Sorry, but this is a very deep illusion. Everything in the past. Since Yeltsyn there was a consistent demolition of the army and even Putin could not stop it (or, may, did not want to do this for some reasons). The Russian Army like Russia itself already entered in the phase of systemic breakdown. The problem is not only in very small armament supplies, but in demolition of science. All actually availabe Russian armament masterpieces were developed in time of the USSR. As for the claim solders are receiving the best training in the world, those who know the real situation this claim would evoke only a smile. Except paratroopers, solders are still continuing to paint grass and build houses for generals. Last years these stupids even decided to disband special task forces of GRU (Main Intelligence Directorate)

Well, despite continuous missiles' disposal due to ageining (without their substitution) Russian still have a good range of nukes including unrivaled SS-18 Satan. So, they may strike. However, they will never do it first. The same concerned the USSR. Unlike the time of a cold war Russians really consider possibility that actual situation with their army may provoke the US to strike them.