Originally Posted by
Rotorhead
I think you'll find that the Russian economy is on an upswing. Moscow is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit on vacation.
Your retort references modern day Russia. He was referencing the Soviets. It's been 17 years since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Apples and oranges. Whatever limited success Russia is experiencing is a result of the rejection of communism and wealth of natural resource, namely oil.