[Jaws2002]

The problem in Rusia, like it was back in Romania in the 90's, a lot of people that didn't have enough driving experience, got themselves driving faster western cars. After communism fell, there were a lot of people bringing in older, but fast cars from the west. The roads in Romania were not made for the speeds this cars could get, and the drivers weren't up to the task either.
Add to that almost universal corruption in the law enforcement, where you could buy your way out of a drunk driving violation with a cople of beers.
Add in the mix the limitless human stupidity and ignorance, and you get what you see above there.