Most of Russia lives in poverty and has gotten used to it. That's what the wealthy democratic countries don't understand...

In any country, you can watch some video of a wealthy district in the capital. They could travel outside Moscow and record something, but the Russian authorities wouldn't allow it, as they'd be forced to show the truth about poverty in the country.   Btw, you hate the USA, why don't you read up on Cuba? Cuba was much richer before Castro's revolution, when the USA had significant influence there. Moreover, under Castro the percentage of political prisoners increased by a 10/15x. So it's not always the case that where the USA is, things are the worst.

The atmosphere in the French squad must be terrible, though, since Simon and Breisaz hate each other, and one steals the other's credit card during training camp. How can anyone function together in such a situation?

People look healthy and happy   

because your politicians are not robbers !!! ?really !!  and your allied Zelensky didn't steal anything ? half of international help disappeared ... 

I didn't follow the case, but she was convicted... so justice has been served

Aren't you outraged by Simon's presence in biathlon? She's facing a court case for stealing from a teammate...

Sivert Guttorm Bakken  R.I.P.

A large and wealthy country, but its people are poor and frightened. Putin and a small elite are enriching themselves. Just like in 90% of African countries after colonialism, the president and his family steal all their wealth, while the rest live in poverty. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is also big, and so what if 99% of the people who live there are poor?

no surprise until now , RDC won , Senegal in the way