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Gangsters in Gucci: How 1990s Russia Became an Oligarch Factory

Darren July 17, 2025 8 min
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10. The Power of Media Moguls

10. The Power of Media Moguls
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Recognizing the power of information, many oligarchs seized control of major television stations and newspapers. By owning the media, they shaped public opinion, influenced elections, and protected their business interests. Media empires became both a weapon and a shield, allowing tycoons to sway the political landscape and craft the narrative of post-Soviet Russia (via The New York Times).

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