Vladimir Volfovich openly admitted that he doesn’t even count on a gold medal in the upcoming presidential race - a silver medal, they say, is enough for him. But, according to Zhirinovsky, an honorable second place in 2008 will give him a real chance of winning in the next cycle. Such self-confidence and ability to predict one’s political future can only be envied. Most of our politicians do not know what will happen to them tomorrow, but Zhirinovsky planned everything out for many years in advance.