When everyone on the planet is practicing various levels of Marxism, no one will prosper. I heard a report the other day that claimed China's output was also on the decline. The story was blaming it on automation. I believe this could be countered with increased entrepreneurial activity by increasing the product lines. But, who is inclined to gamble and invest in an economy like that?

The industrial output is likely down because of the Sochi Olympics. They had everything already built, so there wasn't anything else to do.

Beverage sales and hot dogs are probably on the rise. (do they have hot dogs in Russia?)