Why Is Russia Still Not Just Using Gas Promissory Notes as as Money?

At its core, russia is a resource economy. And when we talk about sanctions and and economic pressure points, it just is important to remember that russia is and and has basically always been, a gas station with an army. If you'd like to learn more about the way the transition from the soviet union to russia shapes the landscape to day, i cannot recommend highly enough the latest planet money news letter. We are also available on social media, generally, at planet money, and also by e mal planet money at npr dot or g.