Alina (the first lady, as the book portrays her)
I sat on the edge of a chair in front of a brand-new computer with an old Windows: it’s safe only if you don’t go on the internet. I turned on the stream from my mobile. Properly dressed, lightly made up, tired but keeping my posture from habit. At the word “war” I corrected: “SMO.” Rockets and bombs fly there, not here.…
Belkaev (a retired political consultant, guest)
Allow me to object right away: the channel “Belkaev” is named so by pure coincidence. It is run by artificial intelligence; I only reference its materials. I no longer practice political technology. About the headline “Greed will make Western brands return to Russia”: the word “return” means they are leaving en masse. A non-war occurred; in reply, non-sanctions, that is, plain squeamishness of private companies.…
The Double-Emperor (interviewer)
I asked the guest what happened to greed, how to stop smuggling of microchips, and how much his advice costs. Answer: the more expensive the advice, the harder it is not to follow. One for expensive Russians, another for inexpensive Russians, a third for an emperor on pension.