I have been speaking with a Russian family who have resided in the USA for 16 years (the husband 25 years). They have just purchased an appartment in St Petersburg (Russia) for 'when' they have to leave America. When people put their $ into perceived risk you know we live in unpredictable times. They also think that Putin is the best state leader the country has ever had; based upon the quality of life the citizens enjoy now compared to immediately after the wall came down.