How to evaluate whether a city or a country's economy has made significant strides is actually quite simple.
Statistical data might deceive, but the everyday work and lives of ordinary people do not lie.
Comparing Moscow in 2007 to 2001, the changes are visibly enormous.
Firstly, in terms of infrastructure, many new, flat, and spacious roads have been added. Over these few years alone, three new subway lines have been constructed, with dozens of new subway stations!
Originally, Moscow's subway system was already among the top in major cities worldwide; now it firmly holds the first position globally.
Whether it's subway mileage, lines, or stations, Moscow surpasses all its competitors by a wide margin!
Moreover, if you drive around Moscow, you'll find many skyscrapers rising from the ground and numerous construction sites actively being worked on.
These were nowhere to be seen in 2001!