Russia, as a country, has been graced with a continuous outpouring of talents in the fields of science and technology, literature, arts, and medicine, including the foundational disciplines.
However, the only exception seems to be the field of economics, where there really isn't much research...
Otherwise, given the assets it has inherited and the continuous efforts by the upper echelons to promote economic development, one would expect the national economy to be thriving.
So why hasn't the country truly become wealthy? Even during those years of rapid economic growth, it only basked in the glow of soaring international energy prices.
The real economy has always been weak. Apart from oil and natural gas, there isn't a single standout pillar industry.
Ultimately, the whole country couldn't find an expert in economics.
Or rather, there isn't really anyone who understands the economy among the high ranks in the political arena!
