Yes, you heard it right! PepsiCo was the first Large US Company to enter into Russia. and soon started enjoying great success, and since it was Monopolistic market. And was able to make million dollars of Sales at that time. Due to the Sanctions given by the US Government to Soviet Union, PEPSI couldn't take back the Russian Ruble into US and niether it couldn't convert it into other currency as well like Euro, GBP or Rs. So, here comes the Barter Pepsi Co. was able to get Soviet's old Warships, Submarine, and Covettes in return for the drinks that they sold!