Well, the Norwegians were the ones who sold it to a private businessman publicly and online in a fire sale, and he turned around and rented it to the Russians. I’d say that that is capitalism in action!
If you’re looking for a unique home with tens of thousands of square feet, space for a submarine, and is mostly buried under a mountain, than the Royal Norwegian Navy has got a deal for you. After nearly 50 years in service, the nordic country is looking to sell off the Olavsvern naval base. Warm up your credit cards, because this underground sub base will cost you a cool $17.3 million.
http://www.themarysue.com/submarine-base-for-sale/