This does not tell the full story. He participated in a couple of "nationalist" marches, and he was long-time a proponent of abolishing visa-free regime with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, but he gave pretty logical explanations for his views.

You do not have to endorse his views, but they are at least clear and well-reasoned.

I'm not a Navalany "supporter." I'm an admirer of his bravery in the face of overwhelming odds.

> I'm not a Navalany "supporter."

That's too bad.

> I'm an admirer of his bravery in the face of overwhelming odds.

Interesting. Are you consistent about that?

> Interesting. Are you consistent about that?

Consistent about admiring bravery in the face of overwhelming odds? I guess I'm about as consistent with that as most people are. It's not something I've given a lot of thought to. Why the inquisition? Is this a harmful sentiment somehow?

Nationalism is a characteristic of both Liberal and Conservative candidates in Russia. This is something that most Americans don't understand. If you're looking for Liberal candidates in Russia following the same definition of what a Liberalism stands for in the US you're going to be very disappointed. Liberals in Russia are akin to Conservatives in the US.