Given opportunity most countries have what it takes to grow, the adverse reaction to Russia has always amazed me. Our country has been pushed and pulled about over the years due to government decisions.

Apartheid years, Russia was bad - Post-Apartheid we are now part of BRICS Nations.

Russia has always been in the background, quietly going about their business, growing their economy.

Most the businesses you mention are over here, all doing business in a Global Village. Those who placed sanctions on us (and remember)refrain from buying their goods (mostly Western Countries), Hyundai for one is flourishing over here.

Fast food many still prefer local, personal taste... still supply healthy food, it is in building our country where we are falling short.

Education, educating and helping one another grow in a country that has many possibilities from farming to technical, yes it can all be found given the right attitude in moving forward, stop looking behind!