Mr. Prokhorov,
Now, after summer break, most people are back to work and to school. How about you? Your tweets stopped on Feb. 28th and your deafening long silence is plenty surprising, the least to say.
After coming the 3rd on Presidential elections you went away not to hear from you anymore?
Rumor had that you were building a house in Turkey and wanted to sell Brooklyn Nets. True or false? Turkey in all of the places in the world? Are you serious? Is that another financial adventure like you had in south France?
When you got into politics years ago I felt that was a wrong field for you and I wrote about it.
With your talent in business you could have helped more people in many other ways than any politician could. When you were giving your first interviews you said that you have a stress-resistant personality and working under pressure only makes you stronger. I wanted to believe that and hoped it was true. What happened to that? Somebody really managed to discourage you that much?
Do you see the invasion of Europe these days?
Do you have any opinion on it?
Would you agree that this can blow out of proportion and the waves can reach Russia?
Do you care for Russia anymore?
Do you see that this looks like organized and planned conquest of Christian world?
Could you guess why yellow media of the world is portraying this as tragedy than what it really is?
Oh well. Hope everything is going well for you personally, at least.
Always would be happy to see you in public square, or at least answers to my Qs on your twitter.
Best regards.
Monday, September 7, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
From New York With Love (part 87)
Mr. Prokhorov,
Where are you in political arena? Did you fully resign already, closed the chapter and went on with a better life of yours or taking time on contemplating to go back?
From the beginning I felt that politics, or at least the big politics, wasn't for you. You seemed to me more talented in business world. You could have as much impact on economic evolution in your country in local and national levels, as any big politician would on global politics.
But, that's just my take. What your consultants or the people you listen to tell you might greatly vary from my perspectives on things.
War in Donbass is still going on. A little ceasefire doesn't comfort me. I'm not optimistic about that conflict, because Kiev thugs can not hold themselves in power if this war ends. They feed on it, they thrive in it, they became richer because of it. Finally, push come to shove and mobs decide to move on them next, they can flee.
Relationship between the US and RF is growing worse by the day. New cold war is in effect and hot war is looming between the 2 superpowers, which can bring dire consequences for both continents and the rest of the world.
What have you done after pulling out of public eye? Do you do anything today to help stop that horrible, brother killings war? Do you do anything for innocent victims?
Questions and more questions... without answers. Alas...
Best regards.
Where are you in political arena? Did you fully resign already, closed the chapter and went on with a better life of yours or taking time on contemplating to go back?
From the beginning I felt that politics, or at least the big politics, wasn't for you. You seemed to me more talented in business world. You could have as much impact on economic evolution in your country in local and national levels, as any big politician would on global politics.
But, that's just my take. What your consultants or the people you listen to tell you might greatly vary from my perspectives on things.
War in Donbass is still going on. A little ceasefire doesn't comfort me. I'm not optimistic about that conflict, because Kiev thugs can not hold themselves in power if this war ends. They feed on it, they thrive in it, they became richer because of it. Finally, push come to shove and mobs decide to move on them next, they can flee.
Relationship between the US and RF is growing worse by the day. New cold war is in effect and hot war is looming between the 2 superpowers, which can bring dire consequences for both continents and the rest of the world.
What have you done after pulling out of public eye? Do you do anything today to help stop that horrible, brother killings war? Do you do anything for innocent victims?
Questions and more questions... without answers. Alas...
Best regards.
Monday, April 27, 2015
From New York With Love (part 86)
Mr. Prokhorov,
It has been more than 5 years I started this blog in hope of one day to talk to you. How else could I contact and talk to you without hiring a PR company, I'm not sure. You publicly said that you're not using computers, don't even have a cell phone (which I don't believe), but your point always was that you do not want to be bothered. People surround you are not keen to contact you with anyone who is not on your "exclusive" VIP list of rich and famous.
Well, in my humble opinion that might be the reason of missing out on many down-to-earth things which are essential for getting into people's business, such as politics.
There is a saying in Russian "vek zhivi, vek uchis." Very true. There is never end to information, education and knowledge. I'm almost your age and learn every day. I can learn something from someone living in the street, from a cashier in grocery store, from a kid in high school, etc.
I understand how dangerous it can be to be so rich and famous, but in other hand each creates almost all realities in his/hers life. Big money can give you lots of freedom but also can be very isolating from basic human social interactions. Actually in the beginning of your blog you describe it as a most valuable thing in life. The problem is when you rely only on your employees to take your calls and correspondence and PR companies to set up your meetings, you can miss out lost of very valuable things in between. I don't want to dwell on this though. In one way I wasn't happy to see you upset when your second political party ceased to exist last month, but in other hand I was glad that now you'd have more time for other more important things in your life.
In one of my previous posts I asked you to come and help Americans, learn how politics work on the ground (instead of hearing it from political commentators in Russia), then go there and do it like no one else. It's like in technology, instead of staring new, take the best already in existence and build the better one on it. I'm sure you know this, but looking at people who were surrounding you in political arena in Russia, wasn't looking promising to me. I can explain why, should you want to hear. So, it wasn't really surprising to me that things didn't work out the way you planed.
There is a war in southeastern regions of Ukraine, which is bordering Russian Federation and populated by mostly ethnic Russians. I didn't see that you had an open stand on this issue. Maybe I missed out? Where is any public announcement about your position on that bloody, brother-killing conflict? You know, I know and the rest, who're actually involved in it directly, know that this is a proxy war between US, EU and RF. Why nor dive in it using your power and influence. Money can create influence if you invest it in the right "cause." Did you do it? Why didn't you or if you did why couldn't you get more productive results?
Well, all I'm saying is; if you'll will not have an open mind you'll come to lots of closed doors.
I'd like to tell you a clever political joke in Russian, but not here and not now.
Your political adventure has been a tragicomedy so far. I'd like to encourage you to see the light side. The dark side was the time and money you wasted, but not all of it was in vain. You said that the current gov, was taking your ideas and were using as their own. It happens everywhere. You can not potent the idea. If even it is true, then no need to feel bad; you contributed indirectly, which should be morally and psychologically satisfying. Money you can replace also. Only the precious time is irreplaceable and can not be bought by anything. Once it's gone, it's really gone, - forever! You don't seem to be too conscientious about it, though. Hope I'm wrong on this.
One thing I'm pretty sure of; you can do more good to Russian and American people in many other ways than through politics. Which channels are those and how you can use them will remain within me, because I do not have that much time to throw away for talking to myself.
I do not in any way benefit from this blog; do not use my real name for fame, do not advertise anything and not even allow comments. I never got any penny from anyone for doing this. I get only spiritual satisfaction, - my way of giving back to humanity.
Am I an amateur who has no higher aspirations? No, I have a degree in Philology and worked in professional journalism in former Soviet Union. First in the second biggest paper in my republic (didn't want to work at the first one, because of out of town travel requirement, then on National TV and Radio (on TV had my own program), then became a correspondent to a NY based American independent newspaper, then became its representative.
This is a brief overview of my career in Journalism.
Oh well, I emailed one of known sport commentators in town and asked him if he can find a way to connect us.
All I can do now is keeping my fingers crossed.
Best regards,
A.K.
It has been more than 5 years I started this blog in hope of one day to talk to you. How else could I contact and talk to you without hiring a PR company, I'm not sure. You publicly said that you're not using computers, don't even have a cell phone (which I don't believe), but your point always was that you do not want to be bothered. People surround you are not keen to contact you with anyone who is not on your "exclusive" VIP list of rich and famous.
Well, in my humble opinion that might be the reason of missing out on many down-to-earth things which are essential for getting into people's business, such as politics.
There is a saying in Russian "vek zhivi, vek uchis." Very true. There is never end to information, education and knowledge. I'm almost your age and learn every day. I can learn something from someone living in the street, from a cashier in grocery store, from a kid in high school, etc.
I understand how dangerous it can be to be so rich and famous, but in other hand each creates almost all realities in his/hers life. Big money can give you lots of freedom but also can be very isolating from basic human social interactions. Actually in the beginning of your blog you describe it as a most valuable thing in life. The problem is when you rely only on your employees to take your calls and correspondence and PR companies to set up your meetings, you can miss out lost of very valuable things in between. I don't want to dwell on this though. In one way I wasn't happy to see you upset when your second political party ceased to exist last month, but in other hand I was glad that now you'd have more time for other more important things in your life.
In one of my previous posts I asked you to come and help Americans, learn how politics work on the ground (instead of hearing it from political commentators in Russia), then go there and do it like no one else. It's like in technology, instead of staring new, take the best already in existence and build the better one on it. I'm sure you know this, but looking at people who were surrounding you in political arena in Russia, wasn't looking promising to me. I can explain why, should you want to hear. So, it wasn't really surprising to me that things didn't work out the way you planed.
There is a war in southeastern regions of Ukraine, which is bordering Russian Federation and populated by mostly ethnic Russians. I didn't see that you had an open stand on this issue. Maybe I missed out? Where is any public announcement about your position on that bloody, brother-killing conflict? You know, I know and the rest, who're actually involved in it directly, know that this is a proxy war between US, EU and RF. Why nor dive in it using your power and influence. Money can create influence if you invest it in the right "cause." Did you do it? Why didn't you or if you did why couldn't you get more productive results?
Well, all I'm saying is; if you'll will not have an open mind you'll come to lots of closed doors.
I'd like to tell you a clever political joke in Russian, but not here and not now.
Your political adventure has been a tragicomedy so far. I'd like to encourage you to see the light side. The dark side was the time and money you wasted, but not all of it was in vain. You said that the current gov, was taking your ideas and were using as their own. It happens everywhere. You can not potent the idea. If even it is true, then no need to feel bad; you contributed indirectly, which should be morally and psychologically satisfying. Money you can replace also. Only the precious time is irreplaceable and can not be bought by anything. Once it's gone, it's really gone, - forever! You don't seem to be too conscientious about it, though. Hope I'm wrong on this.
One thing I'm pretty sure of; you can do more good to Russian and American people in many other ways than through politics. Which channels are those and how you can use them will remain within me, because I do not have that much time to throw away for talking to myself.
I do not in any way benefit from this blog; do not use my real name for fame, do not advertise anything and not even allow comments. I never got any penny from anyone for doing this. I get only spiritual satisfaction, - my way of giving back to humanity.
Am I an amateur who has no higher aspirations? No, I have a degree in Philology and worked in professional journalism in former Soviet Union. First in the second biggest paper in my republic (didn't want to work at the first one, because of out of town travel requirement, then on National TV and Radio (on TV had my own program), then became a correspondent to a NY based American independent newspaper, then became its representative.
This is a brief overview of my career in Journalism.
Oh well, I emailed one of known sport commentators in town and asked him if he can find a way to connect us.
All I can do now is keeping my fingers crossed.
Best regards,
A.K.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
From New York With Love (part 85)
Mr. Prokhorov,
Are you going to participate in Antimaidan massive action in Moscow tonight?
I really wish you would. I'll be hoping and checking the news.
Wish you'll stand tall on the stage (as you already are), talk loud and clear, state your political position on this horrible war and tell people how you're going to help. Please!....
Rally people behind you, organize, encourage, sponsor, manage and help the process of rebuilding lives and property realized for those victims whose lives are terribly broken today.
Their hearts are shattered, their bodies are starved, their homes are destroyed, their land is contaminated, their jobs are gone, their pockets are empty, their minds are confused, their kids are frightened and sick. And... lots of kids are dead.....................................................for no reason.
Their parents will never be the same. Never. This war will resonate for decades to come.
People of Donbass need You so very, very much today.
I know those people are too proud and morally sturdy to beg and cry for help.
But, they survived the hell on earth. They're miracles themselves. Like the light come out of dark,
those people started coming out from under the ruins of their homes.
They need anything and everything.
But, I'm begging you, let's start giving them your words of encouragement and hope tonight.
Your words of healing to distraught people of Donbass and your resolve to the people in your country will give to your leadership aspirations a powerful and forceful new head start.
I haven't seen you much in public square for sometime as a politician.
This is the place and time!!!
I'm praying now that these words, with a help of some miracle powers, will get to you and
reach out to your heart.
Best regards.
Are you going to participate in Antimaidan massive action in Moscow tonight?
I really wish you would. I'll be hoping and checking the news.
Wish you'll stand tall on the stage (as you already are), talk loud and clear, state your political position on this horrible war and tell people how you're going to help. Please!....
Rally people behind you, organize, encourage, sponsor, manage and help the process of rebuilding lives and property realized for those victims whose lives are terribly broken today.
Their hearts are shattered, their bodies are starved, their homes are destroyed, their land is contaminated, their jobs are gone, their pockets are empty, their minds are confused, their kids are frightened and sick. And... lots of kids are dead.....................................................for no reason.
Their parents will never be the same. Never. This war will resonate for decades to come.
People of Donbass need You so very, very much today.
I know those people are too proud and morally sturdy to beg and cry for help.
But, they survived the hell on earth. They're miracles themselves. Like the light come out of dark,
those people started coming out from under the ruins of their homes.
They need anything and everything.
But, I'm begging you, let's start giving them your words of encouragement and hope tonight.
Your words of healing to distraught people of Donbass and your resolve to the people in your country will give to your leadership aspirations a powerful and forceful new head start.
I haven't seen you much in public square for sometime as a politician.
This is the place and time!!!
I'm praying now that these words, with a help of some miracle powers, will get to you and
reach out to your heart.
Best regards.
Friday, February 13, 2015
From New York With Love (part 84)
Mr. Prokhorov,
Just saw a big meeting in Kremlin with experts in economy talking how to handle the current situation. Where were you?
Are you banned from participating in nation's economic progress, or you decided you don't want to help? Maybe you don't want to help openly unless "higher powers" beg you?
I saw your article in Kommersant, but what about implementing some of those suggestions by yourself. The ones possible for you to do as an individual?
Today I saw on no other place than Belgian news that president of RF invited you for consultations about crisis management.
I can't find it on Russian news. At least not yet. I'll keep my fingers crossed and look for more.
Best regards.
Just saw a big meeting in Kremlin with experts in economy talking how to handle the current situation. Where were you?
Are you banned from participating in nation's economic progress, or you decided you don't want to help? Maybe you don't want to help openly unless "higher powers" beg you?
I saw your article in Kommersant, but what about implementing some of those suggestions by yourself. The ones possible for you to do as an individual?
Today I saw on no other place than Belgian news that president of RF invited you for consultations about crisis management.
I can't find it on Russian news. At least not yet. I'll keep my fingers crossed and look for more.
Best regards.
From New York With Love (part 83)
Mr. Prokhorov,
Where are you in International political scene?
Locally maybe you're doing whatever is needed for your party. I can't follow everything all the time, but don't understand why you are silent about what's going on in Southeastern Ukraine. WHY?
If you are still aspiring to be the future president of RF, why are you staying on sidelines on this war issue? Maybe you changed your mind, maybe you're working on it as quietly as you can, what is it?
As one private individual who's looking to things from far away, I wish you'd let go of politics. But, you're apparently not, and I understand. It's your life and your choice how to live it.
How to spend your talents, money and your time is your absolute right. What confuses me is that if you see a moral obligation to help people with things you possess, - material and intellectual. I believe you're helping Dr. Glinka, who is doing priceless things of saving children, but about the rest I can't find anything. I hope you do.
I pray for you to do.
Yesterday was a big political day for people of Donbass. What did you do? Where were you? How did you help the peace process?
I don't want to finish without putting my 2c in this; my suggestion for you is to have your own orphanage, please. Take care of those innocent little humans who desperately need help today and who are going to build Russia tomorrow.
Best regards.
Where are you in International political scene?
Locally maybe you're doing whatever is needed for your party. I can't follow everything all the time, but don't understand why you are silent about what's going on in Southeastern Ukraine. WHY?
If you are still aspiring to be the future president of RF, why are you staying on sidelines on this war issue? Maybe you changed your mind, maybe you're working on it as quietly as you can, what is it?
As one private individual who's looking to things from far away, I wish you'd let go of politics. But, you're apparently not, and I understand. It's your life and your choice how to live it.
How to spend your talents, money and your time is your absolute right. What confuses me is that if you see a moral obligation to help people with things you possess, - material and intellectual. I believe you're helping Dr. Glinka, who is doing priceless things of saving children, but about the rest I can't find anything. I hope you do.
I pray for you to do.
Yesterday was a big political day for people of Donbass. What did you do? Where were you? How did you help the peace process?
I don't want to finish without putting my 2c in this; my suggestion for you is to have your own orphanage, please. Take care of those innocent little humans who desperately need help today and who are going to build Russia tomorrow.
Best regards.
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