For more than a decade, the Russian government has been seeking to diversify the country's foreign trade in a bid to end its dependence on oil and gas. The success rate has been patchy: Fuel resources continue to account for more than half of Russia's exports, although there are other Russian goods that are in demand around the world. Emperor Alexander III (who reigned 1881-1894) once said: "Russia has only two allies: Its army and its navy," implying that Russia can rely only on itself. The quote has become a catchphrase and has spawned numerous humorous variations, inspired by contemporary circumstances. In one of the most popularversions, Russia's. Read more...
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