Following the Crimean Crisis , several countries ( including most of NATO ) imposed sanctions on Russia , hurting the Russian economy by cutting off access to capital .
Like many other countries , Russia 's economy suffered during the Great Recession .
Following the Crimean Crisis , several countries ( including most of NATO ) imposed sanctions on Russia , hurting the Russia economy by cutting off access to capital .
Like many other countries , Russia 's economy suffered during the Great Recession .