Putin communicates with his people (via journalists questions). No bullshit for several hours., page-10

If our standard of living had jumped due to our PM stopping those in control exploiting Australia, likely our politicians would have more respect.

Since Putin came to power at the turn of the century Russians in general have a much higher standard of living. In Australia it is thought we are actually worse off in real terms than 20 years ago; many have accumulated massive mortgage debt.