My father went to work in microanalysis (electron microprobe) labs in Russia in the 80s and early 90s, for months at a time; nearly for a whole year once.
So what I assume to know about Russia isn't just western media rehash.
I don't have time to reply as I want to now, so I'm just letting you know I'll honor your post as soon as I get a chance to write an honest reply, in a short while.
