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"The Romanian minister of Transport visits his counterpart in Russia. He is surprised to see the luxurious house and his rich lifestyle, much more than one would expect for a party member of his rank. 

- How do you manage? he asks. 

The Russian minister takes him to the window and asks: 

- Do you see that bridge over there? 

- Yes. 

- Well, that bridge cost one hundred million rubles. And from such a large sum a little bit comes my way… 

A few years later the Russian minister returns the visit. The Romanian minister has an even more lavish lifestyle. The Russian asks: 

- How do you manage? 

- You see that bridge over there? 

- What bridge? 

- Well, that bridge too cost one hundred million lei"