Why are some people living in Moscow, Russia are rich people? I thought Russia is a poor country in general?

Question

Of course, not eveyone in Moscow is rich, but there are some extremely rich people that often being mentioned in the new media.

Their richness is in fact, close to or surpass that of the other Western nations'.

What are their businesses that make them rich, and how did they become rich?

I wish to know as much information as possible.

thank you.

Answer 1

Because they take from the poor and give it to the rich. It's a country of the 'haves' and 'have nots.' America is getting that way more and more each day.

Answer 2

First of all there in Russia is very big difference betwen Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and the rest Russia and between rich people and poor ones. Secondly there is very big market (about 170 million citizens) and almost everything arrives to whole Russia through those 2 cities as well as export of raw materials. Thirdly the most of business was captured by mobsters or by ex government relaited people almost for free. The fifth place is that this country is developing very quickly and it's easy to become rich if you on the right wave. Also there in Russia are very many swindlers, scammers and etc. So everyone should be very carefull when doing business with Russians

Answer 3

illegal buisness? may be