&gt;&gt; When you point out to them how internet or cellphone networks or taxis or a number of other things is actually cheaper in Russia (or in eastern Europe in general) because of the lack of regulations or government interference, they go in denial.<p>Cool. I&#x27;m from a small 3rd world country. Just as in Russia the police officers sometimes rape detainees with bottles of champagne, there is literally no  justice, but lots other funny things.<p>But our prices are lower than those in Russia. And it&#x27;s OK if you are not paying taxes here. So what? Does it mean the rest of the world must be envy?