[LilyBean]

When Russia is on the rise, we would be stupid to turn a blind eye. It seems to me the eyes have been foggy enough lately. Time to open them up.

[Leisler]

Don't mistake an commodity bubble for a trend. All commodities over time, decrease in value. That's Putin's pony. Good luck to him.

Speaking of trends. Not only is Russia losing people in absolute numbers, but the population is swinging to those master of progress, Muslims.