What Americans can learn from the story of Russia's oligarchs
- Posted on February 4, 2025
- By NPR
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What Americans can learn from the story of Russia's oligarchs
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As Trump surrounds himself with tech billionaires, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist David Hoffman about Russia's history, in which a few wealthy men grew very close to political power.