Which country's lagging economy can best be saved?

[PoliticalEconomyPart2]

If I studied here in the US and got my s*** together, which country is the best pick? Poland, Russia? And is that true that the Ukraine and Belarus want to merge back with Russia, mainly for economical reasons? It saddens me so hearing that Russia's population will be halved by 2050, you have 150 people right now, keep it that way. What would Ivan I (Grozny) say who fist coined himself "Czar of all Russians" if he knew Russia has been deteriorating since 91 and will countinue to do so for the next 45 years? Stay in Russia for Ivan, would you?
The same guy who added 45 miles to Russia's territory each day (an extraordinary feat even today) by sending out bands of calvary to explore the eastern frontier. And is Russia as corrupt and basically downright f-ed up as Poland also?

[Helghan-Hero]

Just out of curiousity where are you studying in the U.S.? I dont know anything about Poland but I know Russia has it's share of corruption. The U.S. has quite a bit as well it's just not as often, and is hidden much better. I hear that japan has a population shrinking quite quickly as well. The U.S. on the other hand has the exact opposite problem. Our population is growing out of control.