Russia is on national par with the Mexico population and GNP.
Mexico's per capita GDP(PPP) is $18,900, 90th in the world, compared to Russia with $26,500, 72nd in the world. The US is 20th in world with $57,400 per capita. Singapore, Ireland, Norway, Hong Kong, and Switzerland have higher per capita GDPs than we do. Liechtenstein is the highest in the world with $139,100.