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For an amusing read on how well their navy did against the Japanese, in 1905, check out Battle of Tsushima.
The Russians lost 5.045 and 21 ships (more captured and/or damaged). Japan lost 117 and 3 torpedo boats.
Here’s an entertaining video on their journey to Japan.
But think of all the great things that await you; disappointments, anxiety, fear… and you get to toil and sweat to help others get rich. It’s fabulous.