Crazy as that sounds, Putin is probably enough of a narcissist to re-make the Russian Empire if he can swing it-might even already have tailors custom making some robes of state for him-and if the old tsar’s crown is still around, I’m sure he”ll want it found so he can wear it...
—the old tsar’s crown is still around”
STILL AROUND?
Putin keeps on his nightstand with Stalin’s photo album (uncensored/unretouched).
He wears it every evening to clear his thoughts.