When it comes to energy resources you would not think Russia to be short on traditional oil and gas but even Russia are planning a shift to both Wind and Solar energy. However much oil, gas coal a country has the facts are that they will not last forever. Consider also the value of such resources when things get scarce. The value of these precious natural resources is set to sky rocket as the peak supply is reached and sources dry up. So holding on to your own supply is a shrewd move.