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Nothing has changed, Russian rulers have been getting rich selling natural resources to the rest of the world for 100's of years.
Is it different in other countries? And, by the way, look at a dynamics of a standard of living of Russians over past 20 years. Many people think that this is best time in the history of Russia.
Is it different in other countries? And, by the way, look at a dynamics of a standard of living of Russians over past 20 years. Many people think that this is best time in the history of Russia.
Then that's pretty sad because its an awful place to live if you're not connected with the siloviki. Its better than history in all other countries too.
Then that's pretty sad because its an awful place to live if you're not connected with the siloviki. Its better than history in all other countries too.
I am not connected with the siloviki and I have normal place to live.
Is it different in other countries? And, by the way, look at a dynamics of a standard of living of Russians over past 20 years. Many people think that this is best time in the history of Russia.
Meaning that more than 40% of Russians can barely afford food and clothing (link)? That's amazing, isn't it? It must be down from 30% from the pre-Putin era.
I think you should read about the pre-Putin era more.
I think I know about the pre-Putin era and it sucked huilo quite a bit, no?
After all, Russias economy is dependent on oil prices since they haven't accomplished to diversify their economy from raw materials. I think Russia should allow the import of Finnish and Baltic (cheese mostly) products so it wouldn't have to be smuggled over the border anymore?!
I think I know about the pre-Putin era and it sucked huilo quite a bit, no?
No.
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Originally Posted by HumbleMerchant
After all, Russias economy is dependent on oil prices since they haven't accomplished to diversify their economy from raw materials. I think Russia should allow the import of Finnish and Baltic (cheese mostly) products so it wouldn't have to be smuggled over the border anymore?!
You must look at dynamics of development of rural production in Russia for last years.
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Oh poor snowflakes, didn't your brothers want to play with you anymore? 
In Russia a sale of grain brings more revenue than the sale of weapons.
