“There have always been a lot of wars going on in Europe, so maybe that’s why I have a different perspective; respect is a very big thing there. In Russia, you had to be careful about what you said because it could get you in trouble or killed – especially if you couldn’t back up your words. I’m not going to talk about what I’m going to do to someone; I would rather just go and do it.”

Vladamir Matyushenko explains why he doesn’t talk smack.