Facing religious persecution and poverty, millions of Russians immigrated to the United States at the turn of the 20th century. Widespread poverty and starvation cast a shadow over Russia during the late 1800s. ... Unlike immigrants from other countries, few returned to Russia—America had become their homeland. You should use a (paraphrasing app btw)
Because if east Berlin had resources then we wouldn't have even sent resources and wouldn't have been told the stories that have been told like the candy bomber for example.