I think this is a case of wishful thinking. Russia is a rump-state from the USSR, and its population is actually declining.
And how does he get off thinking Alaska will become part of Russia?
Sounds like too much vodka.
Way too much. Even their old men are lean, as in underfed.
Not going to happen. Russia has its own set of problems then the rest of the world is being let in on. Americans are fighters when push comes to shelve.