[brokenkebab]

Fellow former commie country citizen here. The limited value of banknotes made many black market operations barter-based in Soviet block, but I think if you see "money" in wider terms (i.e. as resources) that full-stop statement will hold true.

[throwaway09223]

Yes, and I would note we're discussing wealth, not money. If money loses its value, then having money does not equate with being wealthy.

[kolinko]

Good point. Money - not, a pair of jeans, or a good chocolate could open doors back then.