>However, the court suspended the sentences for two years, meaning the bankers will not have to pay any fines unless they commit the same offense over that time period.

>>The accounts in the Swiss branch of Gazprombank were held by Sergei Roldugin, the artistic director of the St. Petersburg Music House, who is often dubbed “Putin's cellist.”

my big takeaway is that I really should have learned and musical instrument. Not seeing a downside. I am also starting to think this thing called 'Gazprom' is just a front for Putin to steal his countries resources, with his cronies( say wasn't a former German leader on it's board?)..Is it too late to learn the piccolo and get me a taste of that sweet musician perks?