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Russia Looks Better on Paper Than in Real Life

According to recent stats 1/3 of all russian househods earn more than $20,000 per year. Income tax is 13% flat which leaves 1/3 of the population with $17,400 disposabla income. Adjsut for standard of living and you will arrive to the conclusion that living standards there are not far off those in the USA. Maybe this is why the approval ratings of the PM and president are 83% and 80%.