

Countess Alexandra Tolstoy: Debanked for being Russian
Aug 2, 2023
Countess Alexandra Tolstoy, falsely classified as a politically exposed person (PEP), shares her experience of being debanked due to her Russian connections. She discusses her family history and journey of rediscovering her Russian heritage. The podcast also explores the world of Russian oligarchs and the challenges faced by Russian opponents of Putin in terms of having their accounts shut down and lacking a bank account as a human right.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Falsely classified as a politically exposed person (PEP)
04:10 • 5min
Family History, Rediscovery, and Shifting Perspectives
09:03 • 5min
Wealth and Lawlessness: The World of Russian Oligarchs
13:35 • 9min
The Challenges of Being a Russian Opponent of Putin
22:06 • 3min