[Thunder90]

Actually, Russia is growing even faster. Now with the nationalization of its oil infrastructure, Russia will grow much faster than before.

[Leisler]

Ah, when your country has been run like a dump for 100 years, there's lots of room for quick growth. To be short, there's lots of concrete to be poured. Anyways, those that are able, vote with their feet. Russia is losing people. Not good when you have to get things across 13 time zones and are chasing off high tech companies that can help you get rich with fewer people. But then no one said Russian leadership was bright.