re: What is Russia like today?

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How is economic freedom in Russia as far as taxes, regs, access to capital?

Do you still have to have good connections or can any citizen start a business with the proper motivation and good decisions as long as they can get a loan or investment?

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Based on my anecdotal experience, you need a sponsor in the government.

We have that issue here, but I think it’s much worse in Russia.