Moguls in designer suits-their fortunes amassed in the wake of the Soviet collapse-parked their Bentleys, BMWs, and Mercedeses and ascended the steps with their bejewelled wives.

身穿名牌西装的大亨——他们的财富都是随着苏联的解体而积累起来的——从他们的宾利，宝马或奔驰车上下来，带着他们珠光宝气的妻子登上餐厅的台阶。