There are a lot of older people in Russia who survived the Second World War who are now trying their best to survive.  Many estimates say that there are a lot of people in Russia who survived only on $4.50 a day.  With this little money they do not have the luxury of going out to eat.  Also when living on so little money it is dangerous because of Health Care problems.  If one has to  have surgery or even get expensive medication it can be a real setback to their life style.  I hope the Russian economy becomes better enough to support  it's elderly and everyone else in the country.