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2004147 minPG-13documentary

Oligarchs

2004147 minPG-13documentary

A three-part film covers events in Russia from 1991 to 2000, detailing the rise of oligarchs and their influence on politics and society.

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Alexander Gentelev

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A three-part film covers events in Russia from 1991 to 2000, detailing the rise of oligarchs and their influence on politics and society.

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Alexander Gentelevdirector

Boris Berezovsky

Boris Berezovskycast

Vladimir Gusinsky

Vladimir Gusinskycast

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Vladimir Zhirinovskycast

Yuriy Luzhkov

Yuriy Luzhkovcast

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Moscow's political scene transformed dramatically from 1991 to 2000. Alexander Gentelev's documentary, "Oligarchs," consists of three parts: "Russian Roulette," "Lords of the Kremlin," and "The Last Battle." It details the rise of powerful business figures in Russia during this tumultuous period. The film examines how these oligarchs influenced the government and shaped the country's future amid economic turmoil and political upheaval.

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