What progress? What rise? I'll believe in Russia when I'll see a russian product I'd like to buy, but I've never seen a single one in my whole life.
Think about it. Can you name something russian-made that a westerner would be happy to own?
An AK-47, cheap, idiot-proof and super-reliable.
You asked...
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But, seriously, there are indeed FEW Russian made manufactured products that consumers would want.
If anyone believes that Russia is a seriously rising power (and it could be, many resources as mentioned above, and a low national debt), then perhaps a way to "play Russia" (make money) would be to go to eBay and/or Heritage Auctions and buy the below scarce Russian coins (as well as any other top quality Russian antiques or works of art that future Oligarchs might want):
Russian 3 Rouble Platinum coins (1828 - 1845).
Russian 6 Rouble Platinum coins (same years, VERY rare, VERY expensive)
Russian 12 Rouble Platinum coins (EXTREMELY rare & expensive)
At eBay search:
Russia, 3 rouble, platinum The higher the grade (condition) of coin the better. An example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Russia-Platinum-coin-3-Rouble-NGC-AU-55-1838-Rare-/232026549209?hash=item3605dc2bd9:g:uT0AAOSwEeFU2RUnAlso gold coins, high-quality antiques, etc.