As Russia squeezes big business, a tycoon decides to pick a fight
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Mikhail Fridman, Alfa-Group of Russia has initiated a bribery case against Leonid Reiman the Russian Minister of Telecommunications and longtime friend of Vladimir Putin. Mr. Putin has pledged to rid Russia of the powerful tycoons that rose after post-Soviet Russia, the super rich are either leaving the country or currying favour with the government. Mr. Fridman has built an approximately $8 billion empire.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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As Westerners move into Russia, its vast oil wealth keeps growing: BP, others boost production with basic tools of trade; reserve estimates surge strengthening Putin's hand
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Improved, update technology in Russian oil fields is yield higher productivity and the discovery of far greater reserves than previously known. All the major oil companies are looking to invest. Rusia's importance and an oil producer grows.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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