The article discusses how Russia joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) 10 years ago. It talks about the benefits Russia gained at first, but how these benefits have decreased over time. This is because Russia's economy relies too much on exporting raw materials. To get more benefits from WTO membership, Russia needs to modernize its economy and export more finished products and services. The article also mentions the challenges facing the global economy and the WTO, and Russia's role in trying to reform the organization.