It’s really not nearly as bad as you make it sound. I’ve been to Russia several times in the past few years and I know. Yes, the real estate prices in major cities are high but you forget that most Russians already own their flats which also means that they possess considerable debt-free assets. Yes, US cars are for some reason really expensive there, but in contrast German cars are cheaper.
Check this out:
Is there a middle class in Russia?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laYsrwFtoOw
Ok, my view might be a bit too bad but where do you want to live? America or Russia?
Ok, my view might be a bit too bad but where do you want to live? America or Russia?