Hi to all that answered my simple question!

The reason that it was posed in the first place was due to Bob
Harrison's comments relating to the apparent limited genetic pool of the
Russian lines present in breeders "hands" Correct me if I am reading
things in an incorrect manner.

If the alleles present are of limited diversity, giving rise to an
enhanced risk of early inbreeding problems - what is the future for
those introducing them into their stocks?

Are individuals introducing genetic material, something that will not
have the possibility of being refreshed in the future by purchases of
good genetic stock.
Beekeepers using Russian material will effectively have introduced
material that even if considered useful is at a dead end.

Am I correct in thinking that this developmental effort may be likened
to designing of a car, then building a prototype, selling a few models,
followed by the manufacturer then dumping the project and getting rid of
any spares.

Even if the car worked, it would be no use without the backup of
official spare parts!

Peter

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