Why Russia s Economy is Actually So Pathetic

Go to to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link for as little as 5, month or get 40 off unlimited access this month only. Can Russia still afford to fight its War in Ukraine Russia has a very lackluster economy. But it really shouldn t. It s absolutely massive, after all with tons of valuable land and materials. So why has Russia s economy always been so pathetic This documentary covers the sad reality of Russia s economic story from the Russian Empire, to the Soviet Union, to the rise of Putin and the Russian oligarchs during privatization. Please subscribe: The Icarus Project on Patreon: Merch Store: Brief Selection of Some Sources Used In This Video: Don t have time to read Turn any source into audio with Speechify: For unbiased coverage of the Ukraine War, be sure to visit: