User blog comment:AdvancedRookie/Zakhaev vs Makarov/@comment-1627289-20100107111652

Well, here's what I think. Sorry if I'm thinking rather logically, it's not like me to do so (especially after work):
 * Makarov choses terrorism and war over a more political means to take over the world. He's freakishly calm when faced with adversity, and he's young.
 * Zakhaev on the other hand didn't pefer war (unless it was to gain power in Russia) but still uses terrorism. Almost succeeded in sending over a dozen nuke warhead to America (only for Price to interject). He also did lose his cool once (when making the deal or gold).

Makarov, I would say, is the better man for the Ultranationalist, pity Boris kicked him. And he did help Price, whom is his mortal enemy, find and kill Shepherd. Sure, Makarov's young and it looks like he's still learning the ropes, but he's got potention (in a good way?).