I thought that Russia was in financial trouble 
Well... I'll give you a comparison between the United States and Russia.
Russia:
Net Debt: $243 billion
Forex Reserves: $370 billion
Surplus: $127 billion
United States:
Net Debt: $18,315 billion
Forex Reserves: $121 billion
Deficit: $18,194 billion
Now, from these stats, who seems to be in financial trouble?
Russia has a very good strategic position. This country not depend from other coutries on the world. Because of all her wealthy depend on it. Most of her income from working with gas. Because of Russia has a money to give in loan.