Russia doesn't give a fuck about its own people, to the Russian government lives are expendable if needed [1]. The alcoholism and suicide rate in Russia is monstrous [2], and is probably caused by the lack of opportunity.
> In my book, that's almost what a communist state with price controls looks like.
No. A communist state looks like the murder of millions for the sake of "security"[3].
> I'd like my kids to grow up in Russia. I like it that, at least when it comes to personal income, the tax rate is 13%...
Actually it's even better than you think. 13% of $0 is still $0.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_theater_hostage_crisis
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_in_Russia
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Book_of_Communism