Fur trade the "yasak" (or iasak) tax on natives and the 10% "Sovereign Tithing Tax" imposed on both the catch and sale of fur pelts. Fur was in great demand in Western Europe, especially sable and marten, since European forest resources had been over-hunted and furs had become extremely scarce. Fur trading allowed Russia to purchase from Europe goods that it lacked, like lead, tin, precious metals, textiles, firearms, and sulphur. Russia also traded furs with Ottoman Turkey and other countries in the Middle East in exchange for silk, textiles, spices, and dried fruit. The high prices that sable, black fox, and
Indian Paintbrush (production company) Indian Paintbrush (production company) Indian Paintbrush is an American film production company owned by businessman Steven M. Rales based in Santa Monica, California. Indian Paintbrush specializes in the production and distribution of mainly comedy-drama and romantic films. Since 2007 with The Darjeeling Limited, Indian Paintbrush has had a production credit for each of filmmaker Wes Anderson's films – of which, The Grand Budapest Hotel has been nominated at the Academy Awards for Best Picture. Furthermore, Indian Paintbrush has a long-term deal with Fox Searchlight. Other films produced include Stoker, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and Seeking a Friend