The idea that the former USSR is somehow worse or less free than America is one that, i feel, most likely originates in ignorance of the REAL story of the USA which can be seen through, for example, the video i posted in this post - or in the development of the MKultra mind control programs or countless other blatant examples of mind control applied to Americans. I am not putting American born people down in any way here - they have been targetted massively for control - in part because the premise of America is to be free and those who seek to control all humans see that as a threat.
I do not have a country - I do not value the idea of countries. I have lived more than one lifetime on this planet and they have generally been in different locations - so it would be inappropriate of me to become attached to any of them, besides which - I understand that nations impose artificial borders that are unnatural and go against the principle of free will. I value free will over artificial borders.
Have I improved life? In some ways, yes - I work hard every day to do exactly that - but the bulk of the fruits of my work will not be felt for a while yet as I have long term projects to complete.
Distracting away from the topic of this post does not solve anything - are you concerned that prisons are being run for profit? Do you own shares in them?