Hey Kaur !
From an economist's standpoint, all 10 of these "reasons" appear logical. But, in an abnormal place like Russia... what exactly is then normal or logical?

We have seen so many examples of "rock bottom" and yet 10 years later, still not hitting rock bottom. In the end, Russia's resources won't save the country, but going back to the Red Army days will. Putin is old school and intent on surviving, and President Medvedev would rather step down than piss off Vlad.

They've demonstrated just how easy it would be to return to yesteryear, and the majority of the older population is already begging for a return.

How's life in you neck of the woods?

Terv, Stan