When the Soviet Union collapsed more than two decades ago, and Ukraine opted for independence, many expected the country to do better than Russia in the years to come. But events turned out differently.
二十多年前苏联解体时，乌克兰选择了独立，当时许多人期望这个国家会在未来多年中比俄罗斯更棒。但事情的发展与此截然不同。