Russian oligarchs have made headlines for their immense wealth and alleged corruption. Some have even been labeled “the new czars.” But as Putin tightens his grip on power, it appears that he is ready to get rid of these powerful billionaires. So what will happen to them? And why is Putin getting rid of them? Read …
Have you been keeping up with the Russian oligarchs lately? No, not the ones who have been making headlines for their political manoeuvring – I’m talking about the ones who have been dying in suspicious and often downright horrible suspicious circumstances. In just the past few months, several high-profile Russian billionaires have lost their lives, …
Despite ongoing sanctions, Russia’s economy is still booming. This is primarily thanks to the country’s oligarchs – a group of immensely wealthy businessmen who have been able to accrue vast amounts of wealth and wield significant political power. But just how many Russian oligarchs are there? And what kind of lifestyle do they lead? This …
We all hear about the Russian oligarchs and their political involvement, but who are they? What do they do? How did they get their money? In this blog post, we’ll answer all of those questions and more. We’ll look at some of the most famous Russian oligarchs and what they’ve done to make themselves wealthy. …
What’s all the fuss about Russia? Why is it that there seems to be a new headline in the news every other day about this Eastern European country? And more importantly, what does it have to do with you and me? To answer these questions, we must look closely at Russian politics. More specifically, we …
In early 2018, the United States Treasury released a report that outlined how Russian oligarchs got their money. The report detailed how these individuals used shell companies and hidden ownership to move their money around the world. It also explained how the Russian federation government helped these oligarchs get their wealth in the first place. …
Russian oligarchs are a hot topic in the news lately. Many people wonder who they are and their role in Russia. This blog post will explore Russian oligarchs and discuss what makes them so powerful. We’ll also look at some of the most famous oligarchs and see what kind of lifestyle they lead. Keep reading …
Do you know why Russian billionaires are called oligarchs? It’s not because they’re all extremely wealthy. The word “oligarch” comes from the ancient Greek word for “rule by few.” In Russia, an oligarchy is a government where a small group of people holds power and makes all the decisions. And, as you might expect, this …
In March 2018, the United States imposed sanctions on 19 Russian oligarchs and 12 companies they own or control. The objective of these sanctions was to punish Russia for its interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and its military aggression in Crimea and Ukraine. This list of Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury …
Did you know that several Russian oligarchs have been able to quietly and legally launder their money through U.S. investments? Despite being sanctioned following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, these billionaires have kept their money in the country by investing in things like commercial real estate, hedge funds, and even Uber. So how did they manage …
