Those "Russian" guys were actually speaking Portuguese. I don't know where they were though. For some reason I think that are some where at or near the south pole which wouldn't be too far from where the Island is supposed to be.
It is going to be a long summer waiting for answers again.
I have heard theories about the Island being a gateway to Atlantis and they used the magnet to pull that statue up. Not sure how much I like that theory though.
The look at the end of the show between Kate and Jack was interesteing. Seems like they have some kind of plan. However with bags on their heads and hands tied I am interested to see what it is.
Check out:
www.lost-tv.com and go to the message board. All types of crazy theories and ideas there.