Russia is not “doomed” and its future is actually bright. There is no question that Russia suffered horrendous, irreplaceable genetic losses during the absurdities of the 20th century. Perhaps only China suffered more under communism. However despite it all Russia has huge resources and economic potential. Between 1870 and 1914 the German economic sphere was one of the world’s most dynamic. Western Europe with its declining and non productive population, chronic debts and dependency is becoming a burden for the Germans. Soon they will turn their economic focus again toward Russia. Ironically both Ukraine and Poland will benefit and be part of it. Putin is a Russian nationalist. His bloodless seizure of Crimea has enhanced his standing in Russia while a frustrated West portrays him as a thug. He is also reinvigorating Russia. The decline in the Russian population has ceased. Within a generation Central Europe will overtake the West as a power bloc. They will be the main counterbalance to a resurgent China.
You forgot to say Boo!! The only possible bright part in their future are mushroom clouds above.
I was just listening to someone saying Ukraine and Poland are countries that only appear when Germany and Russia are weak. When they are strong, Poland and Ukraine vanish again.