Russia does not need roads. Russia's developement has nothing to do with the developement of North American continent. Bad example. And roads did not get US out of depression, war did. Russia needs more rail, light rail, heavy rail, elevated rail. As well as more air transport. As for roads, the less the better. And only where the commerce can support it. Not just to allow more cars to pollute more environment, so that more cars can be sold. This is an utterly loosing proposition for Russia. Did I mention dozens of cars piled up in accidents due to fog, ice and other conditions that should keep people off the road. I understand that roads are the mouthwatering subsidies to various companies and banks. Poor them. They would build them, but only if government pays for it; and banks will be glad to give financing, provided that taxpayers are guaranteeing the whole thing. So much for business risk. Both bankers and the construction companies are loving socialism! They just do not like poor people to have it!