That way to few! Russia starts with just 3 artillery. You buy 4, that makes only a puny 7. Russia has 25 infantry at the start and 2 mech + 2 tanks (wich are neede in Persia?). You need at least 15-20 artillery to match the firepower of the German army.
Attack Eastern Poland? You have lost me, Russia cannot attack until round 4, if the Germans don’t attack…
Buying mobile units doesn’t make them stronger, but weaker in my view. You have to make stronger arguments then this. When and where is Russia going to stop the Germans? And with how many units?
I’m testplaying now and I played the game a couple of times, and Germany never failed to at least reach Bryansk in G7-8.
Would you care for a game sometimes? And by what rules do you play?
Again, thanks for the arguments!