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We were there for 2 years. My wife is foriegn service. We lived in Moscow. We worked at the embassy.
I must show you picture of Communist rallies in Moscow. About 5-6 people, all over 70! A 'large' rally was held on Mayday in red square. 40 people! Largest Communist rally in Russia in a decade.
Now Russia IS the most expensive place to live. Construction going on everywhere. SUV byt the tens of thousdands (gas is about $1.55 a gallon at the BP station)
No we did not emigrate and I am sorry that we gave you that impression. We are, however, vetrans. Both of us Retired. Conservatives and religious family folk.
Thanks for your FReepmail. My hard drive has crashed and I'm on a friend's computer. I'll reply later.