In the past few years, on our trips out west, my wife and I have discovered something missing from our earlier trips..Russian tourists. If the Russian middle class has enough shekels..er rubles to visit foreign countries, that has to be a positive thing. When they return to Russia, they can tell their friends and neighbors about what’s going on in other countries. I cannot believe that the average Russian wants to return to the awful days of communism and no money. Obviously, many average Russians believe Putin is the man who can continue their economic progress. But will it be at the expense of the rest of their freedoms is the big question.
Surprisingly many would — communism assured jobs and food. you didn’t have to think, just follow orders. No need to even work hard...