Russia has huge problems: crime, poor infrastructure, secessionism and chaos in the north Caucasus, appalling human-rights abuses and a looming demographic catastrophe.

• 俄罗斯面临诸多严重问题：犯罪、基础设施落后、北高加索地区的分离主义和混乱局势、侵犯人权状况触目惊心以及人口灾难迫在眉睫。