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Best of This Week: March 4th

My First Million

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The Oligarchs' Ascent: Power and Profit in Post-Soviet Russia

This chapter examines the emergence of Russian oligarchs, emphasizing a critical auction in 1995 that allowed select bidders to manipulate state assets for personal gain. It discusses the privatization processes during Boris Yeltsin's era and the resulting intertwining of government and business interests. The narrative also covers Vladimir Putin's consolidation of power by targeting oligarchs, illustrating the dynamics of wealth and influence in contemporary Russia.

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