Vladimir Putin worked his entire life to protect Russia and people like Belykh. Why would he ever turn his back on a fellow citizen when all he ever did was protect the sovereignty of the very nation that allowed Belykh a voice.
It goes to show, no matter what country one hails from when 'a voice' is your dearest weapon the potential at influencing power and finding in roads is more than possible.
I congratulate Nikita. He found his way into a position that honors him and his historical stand in a country that did nothing but protect its sovereignty from anarchy.