Do we really need Russia to support and pump bitcoin? even if Russia would not legalize bitcoin because it is made in the foreign country, well even if Russia would not get on the hype I think they have Ethereum in their side that has a potential to make a level just like bitcoin did, but I really think that Japan, U.S. Canada, Australia, E.U. Finland and the list Go on I think bitcoin had shown us that it is really Worthy to make an investment and wait because the value is super high right now
We definitely do not need Russia to support bitcoin, but it definitely helps alot knowing that Russia is a country with a good population(roughly 140million in 2016). Legalization isn't really necessary, but legalization is definitely a huge plus.
Literally it will give a lot of hints for all those people living in Russia that are holding back because of its hold. I guess it will really help a lot, and knowing that it coud boost its popularity and help people acknowledge bitcoin much more likely investors in the same way. Although the term legalization is not much likely need, but freedom of using and for merchants that are welcomed to accept, can really be a huge development.