That's a proper angle to it... well spotted :)
Let me correct you about two things, if I may.
It isn't a Russian vehicle, it is a Soviet one. There is a big difference, trust me on that!
It has a military plate, as far as I can see, so burning 25-30 litters of gasoline per 100 km is fine, I guess, as it is paid by the taxpayers and as we all know, nobody cares.
I think there is a proper community for that sort of posts, something about ranting :D