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Moscow is home to 74 billionaires, the most of any city in the w

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#1

Moscow is home to 74 billionaires, the most of any city in the world

How do you like them apples?
Ralph

#2

Just shows you what happens when “democracy” takes hold.

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Of course the real question is: how many of them are in jail? :lol: :lol:

#3

…or should be in jail for “stealing” state assets.

#4

A billion rubles…let’s see…current exchange rate…isn’t that about $250US?

#5
Curmudgeon said:
A billion rubles....let's see.....current exchange rate......isn't that about $250US?
Who said rubles? Probably quoted in Euro ( :P ), which means multiply by 1.5 . ;) :)

PS and at least one or two probably started out producing and selling LADAs. :lol: :lol: You never know!

#6

Wonder how many of them are in the Mafia? Or better yet, how many were in the government? Or are you saying Russia is the new “Land of Oppurtunity”?

#7

Ken
I suspect most of them were/are in both.
Russia surely is a land of opportunity if you know the “right” people.
Much like most other Democracies.

#8

I explained to a Chinese student once, “In America, we get to pick which scoundrels run the country.”

#9
Ken Brunt said:
Wonder how many of them are in the Mafia? Or better yet, how many were in the government? Or are you saying Russia is the new "Land of Oppurtunity"?
Mafia? Government? your saying theres a difference there? Given the massive oil and gas reserves in Russia, the way they've treated nieghbors and business partners who dont do what "they" want, and the potential volitability of the KGBafia running the place, I for one wouldnt feel so cozy about the future of dealings with them. "land of opportunity" or not.
#10
Victor Smith said:
Ken Brunt said:
Wonder how many of them are in the Mafia? Or better yet, how many were in the government? Or are you saying Russia is the new "Land of Oppurtunity"?
Mafia? Government? your saying theres a difference there? Given the massive oil and gas reserves in Russia, the way they've treated nieghbors and business partners who dont do what "they" want, and the potential volitability of the KGBafia running the place, I for one wouldnt feel so cozy about the future of dealings with them. "land of opportunity" or not.
I'm not so sure there is a difference......anywhere. Ralph