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