Kusturica: Putin set Russia on her feet

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Award-winning Serbian director Emir Kusturica says he considers President Vladimir Putin to be responsible for making Russians proud of their culture and history once again, explaining to RT why he holds the longtime Russian leader in such high regard.

The renowned movie film director hailed Putin for his efforts to rebuild Russia, which he believes have reinstalled Moscow as a strong and independent power in the world while instilling into its people respect for their heritage which seemed to have been lost in the tumultuous 90s.

"I am very much fond of Putin's gentleman-like stand, the way he raised Russia from the rock bottom it hit during Yeltsin's time in power and set it back on its feet, the way he made people proud of their history and culture again," Kusturica said.

The director conceded that he often comes...