I actually been thinking about this for a while! I m originally from Moscow, Russia. Hemp has long history here, it was one of the biggest export back in Tsar Russia and Empire too, especially to British for their armada.. But what strikes me most is that during 1960s, in Soviets time, they decided to ban it, and I assume as a result start growing cotton in parts like southern regions like Uzbekistan or Kazakstan, and maybe you have heard of Aral Sea. Actually there is so much more to say about it, I am going to write a post about it. Hope maybe you come check it out. Thanks for inspiration