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121. The Man Most Feared By Putin: Part 2

The Rest Is Money

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Navigating Chaos: An Investor's Tale in 90s Russia

This chapter recounts the tumultuous experiences of a foreign investor in Russia during the transition from communism to capitalism in the 1990s. It highlights the initial success and subsequent challenges posed by corruption and the oligarchic power structure, culminating in a personal confrontation with the political climate under Vladimir Putin. The narrative culminates in a tense account of fleeing the country amid threats and legal battles, revealing the dark side of investment in a rapidly changing Russia.

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