It seems to me that China has its own economic problems, and I cannot say anything about Russia. It's an economy built on resources, not much different from underdeveloped countries in Africa.
Many people invest a significant amount of time and effort into earning money, and few can pause because there always seems to be a scarcity, as having more money often leads to increased needs
Money can provide comfort and pleasure, but it cannot buy happiness. True happiness depends on our attitude toward life and the quality of our relationships with other people.
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced. It sounds like you went through a difficult journey with your health. It's good to hear that the cancer has been eliminated.
I drink about 400 ml of mild coffee, but I don't smoke anymore.