ronwagn + 6,290 February 15, 2022 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/02/15/architectural-treasures-of-moscow-the-kharitonenko-mansion-a76370 The relationship of Belarus and Russia. This is after Belarus put down a massive peaceful movement against their own dictator Lukashenko. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020–2021_Belarusian_protests Where Does Belarus Stand in the Russia-West Standoff? Belarusian territory has simply become a staging area for the Russian army. By Artyom Shraibman 13 hours ago 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 15, 2022 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/01/28/russias-pandemic-excess-death-toll-almost-1m-a76194 Russia Sees Record Population Decline As Excess Deaths Hit 1M Russia experienced its largest population decline in 2021 since the end of the Soviet Union. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,266 DM February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, ronwagn said: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/02/15/architectural-treasures-of-moscow-the-kharitonenko-mansion-a76370 The relationship of Belarus and Russia. This is after Belarus put down a massive peaceful movement against their own dictator Lukashenko. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020–2021_Belarusian_protests Where Does Belarus Stand in the Russia-West Standoff? Belarusian territory has simply become a staging area for the Russian army. By Artyom Shraibman 13 hours ago not much left of the good old USSR. Putin is desperate for people. Now one has to ask, does anyone try to cross the Russian border illegally ever trying to get into Russia? The simple answer is no one has ever tried to get into Russia. His Ukraine strategy is a last attempt at recreating the USSR. Never works out when you have guns pointed at those you want to join up with. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomasz + 1,608 February 15, 2022 HeadHunter: 32% of Russians receive 50-100 thousand rubles a month The monthly income of 32% of working Russians ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles, according to a study by the HeadHunter website. 29% of respondents receive from 30 thousand to 50 thousand rubles, 19% - more than 100 thousand rubles. per month. Most of the money is received by those working in top management, construction and in the IT field. High income is more common among men (18%) than among women (8%). The study involved 3299 people. The dates of the survey are unknown, its results are cited by RIA Novosti . As HeadHunter found out, less than 10 thousand rubles. students (64%) and those who did not work and did not study (36%) more often receive a month. Income of 30 thousand usually have novice specialists (74%), education and science workers (56%) and administrative staff (50%). Russians with an income of up to 30 thousand are more common in the Altai Territory, Bashkortostan, Volgograd and Tyumen regions. From 100 thousand rubles. respondents earn in Moscow, Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Tyumen regions. 45% of survey participants said they save "a certain amount", after which they spend the remaining money, 32% do the opposite. 20% of respondents said that they could not save for something. In the event of unforeseen expenses, 58% of respondents prefer to reduce current expenses. 40% start spending their savings, 18% take out a loan or use a credit card, 14% borrow money from relatives or friends. Over the past year, 51% of respondents have saved money to a bank account or deposit, 25% keep savings at home in the form of cash, 19% bought securities, 8% opened time deposits. 9% used other options, such as buying real estate. 19% did not save money. According to Rosstat, the income of Russians in 2021 rose to a maximum in eight years. A survey by Rosgosstrakh Zhizn and Otkritie Bank showed that most citizens will only have enough savings for three months. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/5215806 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,266 DM February 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, Tomasz said: HeadHunter: 32% of Russians receive 50-100 thousand rubles a month The monthly income of 32% of working Russians ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles, according to a study by the HeadHunter website. 29% of respondents receive from 30 thousand to 50 thousand rubles, 19% - more than 100 thousand rubles. per month. Most of the money is received by those working in top management, construction and in the IT field. High income is more common among men (18%) than among women (8%). The study involved 3299 people. The dates of the survey are unknown, its results are cited by RIA Novosti . As HeadHunter found out, less than 10 thousand rubles. students (64%) and those who did not work and did not study (36%) more often receive a month. Income of 30 thousand usually have novice specialists (74%), education and science workers (56%) and administrative staff (50%). Russians with an income of up to 30 thousand are more common in the Altai Territory, Bashkortostan, Volgograd and Tyumen regions. From 100 thousand rubles. respondents earn in Moscow, Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Tyumen regions. 45% of survey participants said they save "a certain amount", after which they spend the remaining money, 32% do the opposite. 20% of respondents said that they could not save for something. In the event of unforeseen expenses, 58% of respondents prefer to reduce current expenses. 40% start spending their savings, 18% take out a loan or use a credit card, 14% borrow money from relatives or friends. Over the past year, 51% of respondents have saved money to a bank account or deposit, 25% keep savings at home in the form of cash, 19% bought securities, 8% opened time deposits. 9% used other options, such as buying real estate. 19% did not save money. According to Rosstat, the income of Russians in 2021 rose to a maximum in eight years. A survey by Rosgosstrakh Zhizn and Otkritie Bank showed that most citizens will only have enough savings for three months. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/5215806 HeadHunter: 32% of Russians receive 50-100 thousand rubles a month??? at .013 Rubles to the dollar ..........$650 to $1300 a month. Good luck leaving Russia for greener pastures. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomasz + 1,608 February 15, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, notsonice said: HeadHunter: 32% of Russians receive 50-100 thousand rubles a month??? at .013 Rubles to the dollar ..........$650 to $1300 a month. Good luck leaving Russia for greener pastures. Russian Ruble Is World’s Most Undervalued Currency on Big Mac IndexThe ruble’s slump in 2020 means Russia now has the cheapest Big Macs in the world, according to The Economist.The ruble fell 20% in The Russian ruble is the world’s most undervalued currency, according to the Big Mac Index, compiled by British newspaper The Economist. Based on market exchange rates, the Russian currency should be worth three times more against the U.S. dollar — 24 rubles per $1, rather than the 73.8 the currency was trading at Wednesday.The Big Mac Index compares the price of the famous McDonald’s burger across the world. After accounting for differences in living standards — measured by GDP per capita — the ruble comes out as the most undervalued of the 55 currencies tracked by The Economist. “A Big Mac costs 68% less in Russia ($1.81) than in the United States ($5.66) at market exchange rates,” The Economist said in its latest update to the index, published Tuesday. “Based on differences in GDP per person, a Big Mac should cost 39% less. This suggests the ruble is 47.3% undervalued.” The ruble has come out as “undervalued” against the dollar on the Index for the last nine years. The currency slid another 20% in 2020 on a combination of the coronavirus pandemic, a slump in global oil prices, geopolitical risks related to the U.S. election and the fallout from the Novichok poisoning of leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last August. The slump in the ruble’s exchange rate over the last 12 months also means Russia now boasts the cheapest Big Macs in the world, according to the Index. The flagship burger costs 135 rubles ($1.83) — the only one of the 55 countries tracked where a Big Mac costs under $2. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/01/13/russian-ruble-is-worlds-most-undervalued-currency-on-big-mac-index-a72597 Edited February 15, 2022 by Tomasz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,266 DM February 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, Tomasz said: Russian Ruble Is World’s Most Undervalued Currency on Big Mac IndexThe ruble’s slump in 2020 means Russia now has the cheapest Big Macs in the world, according to The Economist.The ruble fell 20% in The Russian ruble is the world’s most undervalued currency, according to the Big Mac Index, compiled by British newspaper The Economist. Based on market exchange rates, the Russian currency should be worth three times more against the U.S. dollar — 24 rubles per $1, rather than the 73.8 the currency was trading at Wednesday.The Big Mac Index compares the price of the famous McDonald’s burger across the world. After accounting for differences in living standards — measured by GDP per capita — the ruble comes out as the most undervalued of the 55 currencies tracked by The Economist. “A Big Mac costs 68% less in Russia ($1.81) than in the United States ($5.66) at market exchange rates,” The Economist said in its latest update to the index, published Tuesday. “Based on differences in GDP per person, a Big Mac should cost 39% less. This suggests the ruble is 47.3% undervalued.” The ruble has come out as “undervalued” against the dollar on the Index for the last nine years. The currency slid another 20% in 2020 on a combination of the coronavirus pandemic, a slump in global oil prices, geopolitical risks related to the U.S. election and the fallout from the Novichok poisoning of leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last August. The slump in the ruble’s exchange rate over the last 12 months also means Russia now boasts the cheapest Big Macs in the world, according to the Index. The flagship burger costs 135 rubles ($1.83) — the only one of the 55 countries tracked where a Big Mac costs under $2. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/01/13/russian-ruble-is-worlds-most-undervalued-currency-on-big-mac-index-a72597 Based on market exchange rates, the Russian currency should be worth three times more against the U.S. dollar — 24 rubles per $1, rather than the 73.8 the currency was trading at Wednesday???? Should be is meaningless when you go to the bank with pile of Rubles. The Ruble is worthless to every one else in the world because of Putin. Even in China. Would I move to Russia to get a cheap big mac??? ha ha ha. Would you???? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 15, 2022 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/02/15/eu-slams-russian-lawmakers-bid-to-recognize-separatist-ukraine-regions-a76399 EU Slams Russian Lawmakers' Bid to Recognize Separatist Ukraine Regions By AFP 8 hours ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 16, 2022 https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2022/02/15/russia-claims-ukraine-standoff-is-over/ Russia Claims Ukraine Standoff Is Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hotone + 412 February 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Tomasz said: HeadHunter: 32% of Russians receive 50-100 thousand rubles a month The monthly income of 32% of working Russians ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles, according to a study by the HeadHunter website. 29% of respondents receive from 30 thousand to 50 thousand rubles, 19% - more than 100 thousand rubles. per month. Most of the money is received by those working in top management, construction and in the IT field. High income is more common among men (18%) than among women (8%). The study involved 3299 people. The dates of the survey are unknown, its results are cited by RIA Novosti . As HeadHunter found out, less than 10 thousand rubles. students (64%) and those who did not work and did not study (36%) more often receive a month. Income of 30 thousand usually have novice specialists (74%), education and science workers (56%) and administrative staff (50%). Russians with an income of up to 30 thousand are more common in the Altai Territory, Bashkortostan, Volgograd and Tyumen regions. From 100 thousand rubles. respondents earn in Moscow, Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Tyumen regions. 45% of survey participants said they save "a certain amount", after which they spend the remaining money, 32% do the opposite. 20% of respondents said that they could not save for something. In the event of unforeseen expenses, 58% of respondents prefer to reduce current expenses. 40% start spending their savings, 18% take out a loan or use a credit card, 14% borrow money from relatives or friends. Over the past year, 51% of respondents have saved money to a bank account or deposit, 25% keep savings at home in the form of cash, 19% bought securities, 8% opened time deposits. 9% used other options, such as buying real estate. 19% did not save money. According to Rosstat, the income of Russians in 2021 rose to a maximum in eight years. A survey by Rosgosstrakh Zhizn and Otkritie Bank showed that most citizens will only have enough savings for three months. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/5215806 I just checked on Glassdoor, for a Chinese company like Huawei, this is the typical salary they pay in Russia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrei Moutchkine + 828 February 16, 2022 5 hours ago, notsonice said: HeadHunter: 32% of Russians receive 50-100 thousand rubles a month??? at .013 Rubles to the dollar ..........$650 to $1300 a month. Good luck leaving Russia for greener pastures. This is living wages, considering how much lower the living expenses are. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrei Moutchkine + 828 February 16, 2022 5 hours ago, notsonice said: Based on market exchange rates, the Russian currency should be worth three times more against the U.S. dollar — 24 rubles per $1, rather than the 73.8 the currency was trading at Wednesday???? Should be is meaningless when you go to the bank with pile of Rubles. The Ruble is worthless to every one else in the world because of Putin. Even in China. Would I move to Russia to get a cheap big mac??? ha ha ha. Would you???? I certainly moved out of that pit of despair called the US. The Big Mac index says that everything is 3x more affordable in Russia, compared to US. Everything, but cash dollars, which nobody really needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starschy + 211 PM February 16, 2022 (edited) Some free Salary parts as example Nornickel Every employee get paid the flight for the holidays for the whole family. Every year. There are additional holidays paid by the Company compared to the legal ones. Of course its a hard job. The whole Wifi around Norilsk is fully paid by the Company Edited February 16, 2022 by Starschy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 16, 2022 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/02/16/ukraine-stages-drills-as-nato-and-us-see-no-russia-pullback-a76419 Ukraine Stages Drills as NATO and U.S. See no Russia Pullback By AFP 13 minutes ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,266 DM February 17, 2022 (edited) On 2/15/2022 at 9:54 PM, Andrei Moutchkine said: I certainly moved out of that pit of despair called the US. The Big Mac index says that everything is 3x more affordable in Russia, compared to US. Everything, but I certainly moved out of that pit of despair called the US. I certainly moved out of that pit of despair called the US.??? your student visa was over.....and no one would give you a job and sponsor you to obtain a work visa is my bet. So why did you not go to the best University in Russia??? Let me guess Russian schools really do suck. Once again no one is lining up to move to Russia ..... for good reason. but cash dollars, which nobody really needs.???? Ask any Chinaman which one he has under his mattress, Dollars or Rubles??? ask any Russian which he has under his mattress, Dollars or Rubles. The Ruble is a joke and no one wants to live in Russia. Why does the population keep decreasing in Russia??? It peaked in 1992....30 years later Putin needs people so he will invade the Ukraine to say Russia is growing ??? so sad . No one will move to Russia no matter how cheap it is and Russians want out...... Enjoy the thought Edited February 17, 2022 by notsonice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,266 DM February 17, 2022 16 hours ago, ronwagn said: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/02/16/ukraine-stages-drills-as-nato-and-us-see-no-russia-pullback-a76419 Ukraine Stages Drills as NATO and U.S. See no Russia Pullback By AFP 13 minutes ago Javelins will rock Putins world. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrei Moutchkine + 828 February 17, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, notsonice said: Javelins will rock Putins world. They have largely a symbolic meaning. Ukraine, in theory, had no shortage of anti-tank weapons from domestic production. It is, in general, a common US delusion that technology wins wars. (Arguably, US itself usually wins by sheer numerical superiority) Edited February 17, 2022 by Andrei Moutchkine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrei Moutchkine + 828 February 17, 2022 46 minutes ago, notsonice said: I certainly moved out of that pit of despair called the US.??? your student visa was over.....and no one would give you a job and sponsor you to obtain a work visa is my bet. So why did you not go to the best University in Russia??? Let me guess Russian schools really do suck. Once again no one is lining up to move to Russia ..... for good reason. but cash dollars, which nobody really needs.???? Ask any Chinaman which one he has under his mattress, Dollars or Rubles??? ask any Russian which he has under his mattress, Dollars or Rubles. The Ruble is a joke and no one wants to live in Russia. Why does the population keep decreasing in Russia??? It peaked in 1992....30 years later Putin needs people so he will invade the Ukraine to say Russia is growing ??? so sad . No one will move to Russia no matter how cheap it is and Russians want out...... Enjoy the thought I had my own startup sponsoring my work visa after my student visa was over. Got-rich-quick and got out. I never claimed US was a bad place to do business, but only that it had a very low degree of personal freedom. Russian schools used to suck back when, but they do not anymore. This was late 90-ties, when Russia was in ruins, while US was rolling in dough from the first .com boom. Actually, a lot of people who once left are "lining up" to return now. Presumably, the Chinese have gold under their mattresses? Don't really know much about China though. Russians have a lot of euros, of late. The population of Russia is neither decreasing, nor increasing much. Your opinion of Russia is obtained through the prism of Goebbels propaganda only. It is really developing into an awesome country of late. Come, take a look for yourself, than talk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrei Moutchkine + 828 February 17, 2022 On 2/16/2022 at 12:00 AM, ronwagn said: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/01/28/russias-pandemic-excess-death-toll-almost-1m-a76194 Russia Sees Record Population Decline As Excess Deaths Hit 1M Russia experienced its largest population decline in 2021 since the end of the Soviet Union. It is the price for freedom. Meanwhile, a host of Western governments reveal what fascists they really are. As always, why are always digging in Russia's dirty laundry? Don't you have something closer to home? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 17, 2022 (edited) https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-pro-russia-separatists-trade-allegations-of-cease-fire-violations-11645091832?mod=hp_lead_pos1 Shelling Escalates Along Front-Line Separating Ukraine and Pro-Russia Separatists Western governments say Moscow continues to mass troops on Ukraine’s borders By Yaroslav Trofimov Follow in Kyiv, Ukraine and Ann M. Simmons Follow in Moscow Updated Feb. 17, 2022 11:59 am ET SAVE SHARE TEXT 406 RESPONSES Listen to article Length7 minutes Queue Violence escalated in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, with Russian-backed separatists and authorities in Kyiv trading accusations over cease-fire violations along the front line separating the two sides as Western governments said Moscow continued to mass troops on the borders of its smaller neighbor. A kindergarten and a school in Ukrainian-held towns were hit by mortar shells, according to the Ukrainian army and local residents. Authorities in separatist areas said mortar attacks had also damaged several buildings in towns there. No fatalities were reported on either side. Edited February 17, 2022 by ronwagn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 17, 2022 https://news.yahoo.com/satellite-images-show-military-bridge-120435030.html Satellite images show new military bridge near Ukraine amid Russian buildup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 17, 2022 https://www.wsj.com/articles/blinken-sees-moment-of-peril-in-ukraine-challenges-moscow-to-commit-that-it-wont-invade-11645127027?mod=hp_lead_pos1 Blinken Sees Moment of Peril in Ukraine, Challenges Russia to Commit That It Won’t Invade Moscow says it might resort to ‘military-technical measures’ if Washington doesn’t offer binding security guarantees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrei Moutchkine + 828 February 17, 2022 3 hours ago, ronwagn said: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-pro-russia-separatists-trade-allegations-of-cease-fire-violations-11645091832?mod=hp_lead_pos1 Shelling Escalates Along Front-Line Separating Ukraine and Pro-Russia Separatists Western governments say Moscow continues to mass troops on Ukraine’s borders By Yaroslav Trofimov Follow in Kyiv, Ukraine and Ann M. Simmons Follow in Moscow Updated Feb. 17, 2022 11:59 am ET SAVE SHARE TEXT 406 RESPONSES Listen to article Length7 minutes Queue Violence escalated in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, with Russian-backed separatists and authorities in Kyiv trading accusations over cease-fire violations along the front line separating the two sides as Western governments said Moscow continued to mass troops on the borders of its smaller neighbor. A kindergarten and a school in Ukrainian-held towns were hit by mortar shells, according to the Ukrainian army and local residents. Authorities in separatist areas said mortar attacks had also damaged several buildings in towns there. No fatalities were reported on either side. The kindergarten story is a likely hoax - it is hardly possibly to make a hole in the wall with all the windows remaining intact. Also fails triangulation checks. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,266 DM February 18, 2022 16 hours ago, Andrei Moutchkine said: They have largely a symbolic meaning. Ukraine, in theory, had no shortage of anti-tank weapons from domestic production. It is, in general, a common US delusion that technology wins wars. (Arguably, US itself usually wins by sheer numerical superiority) The Javelins are no ordinary off the shelf anti tank weapon..........Again I rather be the guy launching the Javelin....the tank that will be targeting.....poof . On the battle field Putins tanks are outmatched against the Javelin . Yep it is tech tech tech . If you believe the Russian tanks are safe Head to the Ukraine border and hope in one. Enjoy having your nuts roasted. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 18, 2022 https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-thrived-as-it-integrated-with-the-westa-new-cold-war-is-unraveling-that-11644415200 Russia Thrived as It Integrated With the West—a New Cold War Is Unraveling That A Ukraine invasion would trigger sweeping sanctions that cripple Russia’s few knowledge industries and push it closer to China Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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