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TexasTowelie

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Fri Mar 1, 2024, 05:40 AM Mar 1

Why Russia's Economy is Actually So Pathetic - The Icarus Project



Can Russia still afford to fight its War in Ukraine?

Russia has a very lackluster economy. But it really shouldn't. It's absolutely massive, after all - with tons of valuable land and materials. So why has Russia's economy always been so pathetic?

This documentary covers the sad reality of Russia's economic story - from the Russian Empire, to the Soviet Union, to the rise of Putin and the Russian oligarchs during privatization.
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Why Russia's Economy is Actually So Pathetic - The Icarus Project (Original Post) TexasTowelie Mar 1 OP
Very informative SouthernDem4ever Mar 1 #1
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