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The Rise of Abramovich: Alliances and Ambitions
This chapter explores the critical meeting between Roman Abramovich and Boris Berezovsky, which catalyzed Abramovich's ascent in the oligarch hierarchy during Russia's post-Soviet transition. Set against a glamorous yacht party backdrop, it reveals the complex and often dangerous landscape of political alliances that facilitated Abramovich's acquisition of Sibneft amidst legal and personal turmoil. The narrative shifts through the violent aluminium wars, chronicling Abramovich's strategic maneuvers that solidified his influence and shaped the industry's future.