This is a sad state of affairs, but what do you expect from a country that is as corrupt as Russia.  The ruling class has a stranglehold on the wealth and the average person gets next to nothing.  The country is barely a step above a third world country in most parts, while the rich get richer and Putin profits.  There is not that much difference now than in the 70's and 80's except now the corruption is out in the open and there are billionaires all over the place.