  So, who's the big shot now? Russia, that's who.  It seemed
like just yesterday that old women were sweeping the streets of
Moscow for food handouts and spare change, or that you could by
a MiG-29 for like a dollar, and let's not forget then that
President George W. looked into Vladimir Putin's dreamy eyes and
saw into his heart.  I know...awkward.  Now-a-days, things have
changed and have changed a lot. That's what happens when you're
one of the world's largest oil producers and exporters. Russia
produces about 5 million barrels a day which accounts for about
12% of the worlds output. Currently, oil makes up about 40% of
Russia's government budget revenue and nearly half of her export
dollars.   GM has announced that they are set to pour a billion
dollars in Russia over the next five years. Volkswagen, who is
finding it a lot easier to get into Russia than they did 70
years ago, is putting up a billion and a half. Automotive part
manufacturers, whiskey and beer brewing firms, electronics and
consumer parts