While there is a great value in things that are old, it seems that the overwhelming challenge in Britain in the late 20th century is to make every effort to see value in the contemporary and in the future.
Putin can't afford to leave the office because he will be in real danger of being prosecuted for things he and his people did during their stay in power.
God bless the Union; - it is dearer to us for the blood of brave men which has been shed in its defence.