The speaker discusses the socioeconomic disparities in Russia, emphasizing the lack of a middle class and the rapid increase in wealth among Russian billionaires. They highlight the minimum wage increase from January 1, 2020, which has led to a sharp divide between the rich and the poor. The speaker also criticizes the use of the term "average" in Russian society, arguing that it carries a negative connotation. They compare Russia's extreme wealth and poverty to other countries, noting the vast difference between Moscow and the regions. The speaker also touches on the lack of average services in Russia, from government services to medical care, and concludes by suggesting that the country should adopt a national idea of living averagely.
1. The text discusses the phenomenon of Russian billionaires becoming richer by 30 billion dollars since January [Source: Text]
2. The minimum labor payment has increased by 850 rubles since January 1, 2020 [Source: Text]
3. The speaker expresses discontent with the lack of a middle class in Russia, stating that people either have a house worth 10 billion or they don't exist [Source: Text]
4. The term "average" in Russia carries a negative connotation, often used in a disparaging manner [Source: Text]
5. The speaker provides examples of how average is used negatively in Russia, such as when asking how someone is doing and receiving a neutral or negative response [Source: Text]
6. The speaker mentions that in Russia, fines for speeding come after exceeding 20 kilometers per hour [Source: Text]
7. The speaker discusses the average temperature of Russian bathhouses, stating that it is uncomfortable and not to their liking [Source: Text]
8. The speaker points out the colossal difference between Moscow and other regions in Russia, stating that there are no such extremes in other countries [Source: Text]
9. The speaker mentions the infrastructure in Russia, stating that it is difficult to build a bridge across the river in poor regions [Source: Text]
10. The speaker criticizes the government services in Russia, stating that they are either free or of poor quality [Source: Text]
11. The speaker expresses the belief that Russians either have a high standard of living or live in dire circumstances, with no middle ground [Source: Text]
12. The speaker suggests that living averagely could be the national idea for Russia, stating that it would solve many of the country's problems [Source: Text]