Russia wants to become independent of European Union imports and Dürr's milk empire benefits from this policy. That's because he also receives some of the state subsidies that are being invested in building up Russia's agriculture. Wherever Dürr shows up, be it at the Agrofarm agricultural trade show in Moscow, or at the regional ministries of Kaluga and Voronezh, people listen to him and rely on him. We meet a man who waxes lyrical about how much he has been able to grow in Russia, how he has been able to buy land and develop as an entrepreneur and also get involved in politics.
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Comment: It seems that, despite the sanctions, Russia's economy is thriving. Perhaps Trump should take a few notes from Putin on assimilating immigrants "that make our country stronger by welcoming those who can contribute to our society, grow our economy and assimilate into our great nation". See also: