Absolutely true about Russia being completely different.

Whatever anyone says here about safety and all, it is all about liability and who gets sued and who is on the hook.

In Russia, there isn't going to be a lawsuit over it. If there were to be one, it would be decided by who bribes the judge the most. And yes, it is just that corrupt over there.

For this guy, I would assume he is fixing cars the way he knows how and to what is normal and expected in Russia. Is it up to our standards? No. Is it up to Russian standards? It seems like it is.

None of which is meant to disparage the people of Russia. They are awesome and amazing and I count a few as my friends.