> I think Putin genuinely thinks that without him Russia is doomed or something,which is a mistake.Russia can only survive if its politicians have faith in Russ

> I think Putin genuinely thinks that without him Russia is doomed or something,which is a mistake.Russia can only survive if its politicians have faith in Russia's institutions, It's not about this or that guy,or it's just another dictatorship. I've heard news media report that there are elements in the Putin camp that are too nationalist. Putin has to show he's the one running the show or something like that. (I am just reporting what I read. I can't verify if this is accurate.)