Originally Posted by Investy

The Russian Government has demonstrated scant regard for investors and this trickles right down to ground level.

I would'nt sleep a wink if I invested there.
Why bother when there are places with just as much potential yet 100% safer. I'd point you to East Germany out near the Polish border where prices are low, yields can be high and you benefit from the economic growth of both nations. The border has recently been completely opened so Germans and Poles can come and go as they please.

We have found Poles wanting to rent our German flats!

Honestly, I really have learned over the years that investing without safety is a non starter. Warren Buffet the worlds richest man always bangs on about not taking silly risks.