As for hypnosis, even Putin himself was able to hypnotize a little. They were trained in intelligence in similar skills. But you've got to have abilities from God or whatever. Vladimir Vladimirov was not a phenomenon, had above-average intelligence, but not much. And the hypnosis he had slightly above average human. But to give something to a person with a weak will and that could be enough. Or enter into a mild stage of hypnosis, or the average person with hypersensitivity.
Was in exploration people are more capable and talented than he is. Now, though this is not to remember or speak.
Putin himself, starting his career, dreamed at best to reach the General. And the fact that fate will prepare him for the throne of the President of Russia and will raise to unprecedented heights, there were no thoughts about it. Yeah fortune is capricious. And sometimes Putin himself was surprised at his phenomenal luck. Having reached the Lieutenant Colonel, he after the withdrawal of troops from the GDR was not destiny. To the policy of great abilities was not. Even now he is well aware that he is not an outstanding speaker. And it was problematic to start a political career. Small growth, not very pleasant appearance, weak voice, lack of the gift of eloquence.
But Sobchak invited him to the team on the recommendation of his superiors. Then still do the prospects Sobchak was not obvious. But he quickly gained popularity. Putin really confused, Pro-Western orientation of Democrats. They took money from uncle Sam, and other capitalists without hesitation. And their information opportunities were used. And Yeltsin was in the US and was approved by the state Department. Also began to push through.
Putin as a scout did not like the West, but kept quiet about it. He climbed into disputes that were not at the meetings, just doing a job.
Sobchak was able to get elected mayor of Leningrad. Then this city became St. Petersburg. Yeltsin won the presidential election in Russia. That, too, was well expected. Especially the main candidate from Communists Yury Ryzhkov was weak and the best and wasn't. As something not differed Communist the tip eloquence, or abilities to public politics.
Against this background, and Zhirinovsky - a man from the street, but with eloquence and aggressiveness was able to take third place. However, clearly this policy was unstable and always getting into scandals. And origins he had problems. Makashov, a radical Communist and a supporter of a firm hand, made a weak speech.
Putin did not tell anyone this, but voted for Makashov. He didn't like Democrats, but he could only make a career with them. Going to the Communists did not seem promising. So while he was with people he didn't love. But the form is not filed. During August 1991, he acted rationally and pragmatically, albeit selfishly: he waited a little and supported Yeltsin. And there was no other way. The sweep was without the support of the majority of the people and even the army. They may have had a chance, but they missed it at the time. And why is he taking the side of the loser?
In addition, even in the army, the idea of democracy was so popular that the attempt to establish dictators most of the military, even the generals took on their hind legs. Yes, and the legitimacy of the emergency Committee was not. Gorbachev and the paralyze failed to. And janaev - is a strong personality? How can he be a dictator!
After that, Yeltsin received real power, and Gorbachev became Queen of England. And then the collapse of the USSR finally settled in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. Personally to Putin it was not absolutely pleasant, but showed full loyalty of the new power. Yet the scout, the ability to pretend, to cheat, to Dodge. And personal selfishness, when you think more about yourself, and console yourself - what can I do alone? Perish and burn in the flame can be. What's the use?
That Zhirinovsky supported the putsch and was almost banned. But apparently the Kremlin decided to play in democracy. And Zhirinovsky himself is not quite an independent figure, with odious views and statements. Putin learned later that Korzhakov, who had a great influence on Yeltsin, proposed using Zhirinovsky as a Scarecrow against the West. Like, you will not help us, and this Russian Hitler will come. And you will be bombarded with nuclear bombs. Yeltsin listened to his favorite.
Zhirinovsky was not banned. Moreover, the media paid him a lot of attention and for good reason. Was PR Scarecrow. But different scandalous politicians in Russia in the nineties was apparently invisible. And the vast majority of attention was paid to Zhirinovsky.
Especially big scandal made the new year's address of zhirik.
As he said: do you want to have pineapples and champagne for the new year? Elect me President and then you will have pineapples and champagne. The West will give them to you, or I'll drop an atomic bomb on it!
Wow! A gem!
But Zhirinovsky was forgiven to scare that, they say, will not give us money, that's a Hitler with nuclear missiles will come to power! And it partially worked....
Well, God with this Zhirik. Putin himself became Deputy Sobchak. Didn't stand out, didn't fight for the truth. Stealing did not interfere, and he did not disdain. What was done? Start the fight against corruption or you will be killed or jailed, and hounded and expelled from office for sure. So it was necessary to be such, as well as all officials in the nineties: you to me, I to you. And personal wealth is growing. So why ruin your life? In any case, the oligarchs and the powers that be did not consider Putin a dangerous and truth-loving and this in the future, very much helped his career.
In 1995, the Communists won the Duma elections. The presidential election is six months away. There were thoughts to prepare alternate airports. Then he was lucky - fortune, or higher forces helped, not to get closer and not to light too with the Communists. Although it seemed that Zyuganov will inevitably win. But against Communists carried out really masterly election campaign. And the incredible happened-Yeltsin, who destroyed the USSR and brought to poverty most of Russia, and even lost the war in Chechnya - won!
Here of course there were many interesting moves. And denunciation of the CIS Treaty. And the fact that Zyuganov looked outwardly unpleasant and old, too conservative. And Zhirinovsky, who began the elections with aggressive attacks on the Communists and then offered the Union to Zyuganov. Also was not in favor of the left, like the media blew that already the Prime Minister will Zhirinovsky, frightened many people.
Zyuganov lost, but with him was defeated and Sobchak. Quite unexpectedly it turned out that the mayor of the large city managed to merge to the Deputy. Yes, and part of the Kremlin elite did not support Sobchak, and even then opened a criminal case against him. Putin here was lucky twice: his contacts with Communists remained without consequences. And then Chubais took him to Moscow. Yes perishing - unbelievable luck! Your patron loses, you flirt with the losing Communists all of a sudden. And you are taken to Moscow with a promotion.
It may have played a role that Putin most of all were silent, and was the least active in the company Sobchak. In any case, he was considered her boyfriend. And able to speak their own language. Chubais became a new patron-and the figure must be said extremely influential and has connections in the West.
Putin himself met with representatives of the West, and inspired them to think that he was their man. He headed the international Department in the office of the President. Too high post. And again showed its reliability. Oligarchs thought that they would continue to allow stealing, representatives of the West considered it their own. And recommended for the post of Director of the FSB with great personal power and influence.
Cunning of course a lot can be achieved. Here is soon and Ivan Rybkin lost power. But it seemed to be softer than wax, and chameleon is still the same. And all somehow managed to Putin. Lost posts and influence Chubais, but Berezovsky became the main patron, and Dyachenko too. And how it all turned out great. Even the coming to power of Primakov didn't hurt Putin. He became Secretary of the security Council and head of the FSB. Then Primakov unexpectedly fell, his place was taken by Stepashin. And you and I think to myself, why not you? The posts are almost parallel. Stepashin, in General, loyal to the regime, but from the very beginning was a compromise figure.
The oligarchs were looking for a man who could be both controlled and able to suppress the dangerous opposition. But there was also a need for a person who would have a chance in the presidential election.
That Berezovsky, Abramovich, Voloshin, Yeltsin's daughter Dyachenko gathered the small Council and invited Putin. Berezovsky then said, well, pull the elections? After all, there is no experience of public policy.
Vladimir answered with a smile and quite logically: if Yeltsin with a series of failures managed to untwist with four percent, why propaganda can not do with almost sinless and not involved in scandals security officer hero. But if you have something to say he can! And the war in Dagestan began, and if the military is not to knit the victory will be.
It should be noted that the choice especially was not from anyone. Stepashin has taken off and he was offended. Although Stepashin objectively no worse than Putin. Have him even external data better: higher growth, "feels better" face. And Stepashin that it is important already was elected in the Supreme Council on the single-mandate district, being then still little-known. So, the ability to public policy. And Putin if they.
But Stepashin had already flown, and the elite did not know who to cling to. Well, not Nemtsov to stick. The most obvious way to make Luzhkov's successor. In fact, everything is there: the popularity and achievements, and relationships with the elite and oligarchs. The main success of the mayor of Moscow made his chances of winning real.
But Berezovsky in conflict with Luzhkov. And to bet on a little-known figure is hopeless. The Swan seemed risky, both in terms of chances of winning and in terms of behavior after the election success. Suddenly starts their break.
Putin also taught them all his poddakivaniem that they seriously began to consider him weak-willed and manageable. They thought there would be a puppet on the throne. And the throne somehow stretch. Especially if Primakov's election to disable, and Zyuganov and Yeltsin did it. Putin's fate hung in the balance. Tatyana Dyachenko offered to still choose Luzhkov, which is exactly what the oligarchs are not the enemy. And that Putin is still from the authorities, you never know what.
Decided, here strangely enough the representative of the state Department of the USA. That's really a simpleton. All Russian Ministers and politicians have already spoken very negatively about the bombing of Yugoslavia. In Addition To Putin. And the head of the state Department apparently thought that since Putin did not talk about Yugoslavia, he is the most Pro-Western politician in Yeltsin's environment. Yes indeed silence is Golden. And the scales tipped. A miracle happened - and you have already been proposed by the Prime Minister and declared an official successor. There are only a formality: the approval of the Duma. There could be problems, but not fatal. It is unlikely that the Communists will go to the dissolution of Parliament, having lost their homes. Yes, losing the benefits during the elections.
The approval passed without sensations, and only 231 of the mandate, almost collapsed. And there was a risk that the elite will reconsider.
After that, and got you real power... But there were a lot of fighting. But and himself believed, did not expect this. Never thought, never dreamed of the throne. Yes, fortune, of course, is changeable, but somehow loved him.
The war in Dagestan caused concern. How will the locals, exhausted by the former, inept rule of Yeltsin. Will the Communists try to take advantage of the turmoil and raise the people against the regime? Don't pounce all at once on a successor.
But the Communists were afraid to speak, the Dagestanis did not support the Wahhabis, in Chechnya there was a split with the militants. And again a rare success: the explosion in Moscow and Volgodonsk made the war in the Caucasus and his personally so popular...
Chaotic racing thoughts, and revolutions suddenly interrupted, the mind turned off.
Then Putin came to himself. I felt that everything was calm. I felt a body that was watered on the couch. Barely opened his eyes, slashed with light. Putin closed and tried to gather. It seems to be nothing hurts. Only the feeling that if the body is not yours, although not too big. Yes, the President of Russia is not young: sixty-six years, and not as good, fresh and cheerful as in his youth. Affects both age and excessive load management.
And the body in which he was also elderly, medium-sized, however, more plump. Putin cautiously raised his hand and held his face...