Russian oligarchs

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Russian oligarchs

As of November 2026, Russian oligarchs has been mentioned in one podcast episode on MeidasTouch (Dec 2025).

Russian oligarchs are wealthy business tycoons from Russia who possess significant political influence or close ties to the state. The phenomenon originally emerged during the 1990s, when a first generation of entrepreneurs rapidly acquired state assets through privatisation following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Under Vladimir Putin, a second wave of state-aligned oligarchs gained prominence through government contracts, state monopolies, and connections with the security services (silo

Russian oligarchs at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardDec 2025 on MeidasTouch
RoleWealthy Russian business/political elites
FieldPolitics/Economics

Who talks about Russian oligarchs on podcasts?

Ben Meiselas brought up Russian oligarchs; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on MeidasTouch.

What is Russian oligarchs mentioned alongside?

Russian oligarchs is most often mentioned alongside Michelle Singer Reiner, Neera Tanden and United States of America.

Mentioned together: Michelle Singer Reiner, Neera Tanden, United States of America, Appalachia, Midas Plus, Providence, Rob Reiner, Nick Reiner, Franklin Leonard, Ahmed Baba