I decided to go into politics because of our Soviet-style government. Bidzina Ivanishvili decidegovernmentpolitic Change image and share on social
Since the whole village was poor, we didn't realize our own poverty. I was happy. Bidzina Ivanishvili happypoorpoverty Change image and share on social
I've never been an oligarch. The definition of an oligarch is someone who has co-operated with the government, and I never did. Bidzina Ivanishvili definitiongovernmenthave Change image and share on social
I was forced to come into politics because Saakashvili had destroyed the opposition. I had a choice either to leave the country, because it was dangerous to live here, or to go into politics. Bidzina Ivanishvili choicecountrydangerous Change image and share on social
I did not like formal meetings, because they took away my freedom. I just liked to spend time with my friends, where I could be myself and did not need to don a mask. Bidzina Ivanishvili donformalfreedom Change image and share on social
My only hobby is going for walks outdoors. Bidzina Ivanishvili hobbyoutdoorwalk Change image and share on social
There are eight different breeds of peacock. I have them all. Bidzina Ivanishvili breedpeacock Change image and share on social
It was not my wish to come into politics. I was not a public person; I preferred to spend my birthdays with family and friends. But the 2008 elections were fraudulent, so I decided to finance the opposition to make them stronger. Bidzina Ivanishvili birthdaydecideelection share on social
My main capital isn't the money. I respect myself; I respect my country. Bidzina Ivanishvili capitalcountrymain Change image and share on social
I travel as much as I can and meet people. Bidzina Ivanishvili meetpeopletravel Change image and share on social
