Why is Russia able to produce such advanced military technology, but can't produce ca...?

Answer: Russian semiconductor industry is basically non-existent.​ That's due t.​.​.​ Long's Digest Top Stories For You Why is Russia able to produce such advanced military technology, but can't produce cars, iPhones, processors, and other advanced consumer technology? Jure Trnovec, studied Electrical Engineering Updated Nov 20 Russian semiconductor industry is basically non-existent. That's due to the Soviet Union's almost criminal lack of investment. They thought they could get away by only buil... Read More » What has been an extremely obscure yet historically accurate fact you have spotted on a movie that you found amazing for being included there? Tom Williams, Former U.S. Army Paratrooper, Vietnam, 1st Abn. Brigade, 1st Cavalry Div. and 10... Written 7h ago The movie was "Forrest Gump" and the "obscure" yet historically accurate fact was the gear carried by the soldiers in his infantry unit in Vietnam. I'm speaking specifically... Read More » What are the pros and cons of homeopathic medicine? Krister Sundelin, UX Writer at HiQ Göteborg (2011-present) Written Apr 3, 2017 What are the pros and cons of homeopathic medicine? PROS: It will make you rich! The raw material is tap water, and you only need to think about packaging. There are always a ... Read More » What is the best way to live? Peter Loedden, studied at University of Life Updated Jul 5, 2017 I am a 72 year old male and I can tell you the best way to live is stress free. How can one live stress free in today's environment, especially if one lives in a big city, ... Read More » What are some Chinese business practices which most non-Chinese are not aware of? Becki, lives in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Written Mar 22 If you are doing business in China, I would highly recommend reading this to help make your business ventures with Chinese clients run a bit smoother in the future. 1. Chine... Read More » Who is the better dancer, Vijay (Tamil) or Allu Arjun (Telugu)? Tajesh Manoharan, knows Tamil Written Wed Both dancers are extremely good. Since most of the answers are arguing in favor of Allu Arjun, I'll support our Thalapathy. Vijay never got any formal training in dance, and... Read More » Why does the sci-fi movie series Starship Troopers still use projectile weapons when they are technologically advanced enough to have hyperdrive engines? Those weapons are not very effective against the bugs. Tim Rivett, Semi-buff level of movie watching Written Tue From what I understand, director Paul Verhoven didn't actually like the original book Starship Troopers - he found it to be a polemical arguing the merits of an idealised f... Read More » What's the best way to react when someone is shouting at you in anger? Barbara Carleton, Survivor Written Aug 28, 2014 If you are sure you are in no physical danger, don't do anything. Don't move. Don't speak. Don't nod.... Read More » What has been your greatest achievement in mathematics? Anna Kay, Math Circler Written Jan 12 I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm no genius or wonder kid. I've always been top or close to the top of my class, but I've never been a "child prodigy" or anything. Un... Read More » How do you feel about the Lara Croft reboot film (starring Alicia Vikander)? Alex Jackson Written Mar 19 My main issue with the reboot is that Alicia Vikander is simply a bad casting choice for this particular character. I will freely admit that I'm not really a "fan" of Lara C... Read More » Read More in Your Feed Follow Quora on: Get the App for iOS and Android This email was sent by Quora (650 Castro Street #450, Mountain View, CA 94041). If you don't want to receive these emails in the future, please unsubscribe.