I think the shuttleski was called Buran. Though it flew I don’t believe it was manned. The theft of US R&D is apparently everybody’s business.
I note that Russia has served notice that it will at some point stop transporting US astronauts. (crimea sanctions)The US currently has no ability to launch astronauts. obama says one of the main missions of NASA is outreach to islam. And china has announced an intention to build a moon base. Hmm. Just sayin.