millbank Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the country's Olympic medallists Monday, and then told them that they will each be given a new car. The men will get a Toyota Land Cruiser, while the women will receive a Lexus. "Your success has once again affirmed Russia's high status sports power," Putin said at a ceremony in Kremlin hall. The gifts will be funded by wealthy businessmen, Russian media reported Medallists receive cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the country's Olympic medallists Monday, and then told them that they will each be given a new car. The men will get a Toyota Land Cruiser, while the women will receive a Lexus. "Your success has once again affirmed Russia's high status sports power," Putin said at a ceremony in Kremlin hall. The gifts will be funded by wealthy businessmen, Russian media reported Medallists receive cars 619254[/snapback] So how much is gas in Russia these days? No doubt the Land Cruiser would do better on the Russian roads-they're really bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Does this negate their amateur status? They are receiving money/reward for their performance in an athletic competition. Then again, the IOC lets NHL players strap on the skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Does this negate their amateur status? They are receiving money/reward for their performance in an athletic competition. Then again, the IOC lets NHL players strap on the skates. 619436[/snapback] don't forget "dream team 2004" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 So how much is gas in Russia these days? No doubt the Land Cruiser would do better on the Russian roads-they're really bad! 619263[/snapback] My guess is near $5 per gallon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 Looked around and found this article . It says Russians pay on average between 2.17 and 2.36 a gallon. The U.S average is 2.27, so it would appear they pay about the same Gasoline in Russia My guess is near $5 per gallon. 619725[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Looked around and found this article . It says Russians pay on average between 2.17 and 2.36 a gallon. The U.S average is 2.27, so it would appear they pay about the same Gasoline in Russia 619730[/snapback] It's all relative to how much they make per capita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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