Quote Originally Posted by Windup Merchantski View Post
Maybe your understanding of average income in Russia is out of touch with reality. Hint: study the tax system.

On the subject: I know loads of retired Britons who have made Egypt their home. So why not retire and come to Russia, what's wrong with that?
That is a very attractive idea. But by the time I retire Russia might be as expensive as the rest of Europe.
I hear it's not very cheap at the moment although perhaps cheaper than Scandinavia or the UK.