Putin On The Style

Putin is not as good as Medvedev in exercising Russia's historic role as the gatekeeper of Biblical-Classical civilisation, as much against internal decadence as against external threats. But he has his moments. Oh, for a British Prime Minister who issued Solzhenitysn-like denunciations of vulgar displays of wealth. Brown would no doubt like to, and it would be particularly popular at the moment. So what is stopping him?