Quote Originally Posted by maxmixiv View Post
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We are awaken, but confused. *Putin in fact is on good terms with oligarchs*, and any person who does not concede with social injustice publicly, is immediately discredited ("сам он ворюга!")
At least, you know that part.

Quote Originally Posted by SergeMak View Post
Hanna, your opinion is very accurate, .
Except, it's not accurate.

I would simplify it in English like this: there's a lot of *clans* in Russia and various oligarchs align themselves accordingly and yes, there was some falling out for some but Putin exiled a few for appearances and hey, with competing clans, sometimes one group decides to cut ties or edge you out. There's still a ton of oligarchs in Russia and many have a lot of influence and power. $$$$$?!? Obviously, some are very good at being accomodating and cooperative. Anyway, I don't anticipate too many receptive replies but imho, many of the replies were not too accurate if not very specific.