Godfather of the Kremlin: The Decline of Russia in the Age of Gangster Capitalism

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Book Synopsis: From nuclear superpower to impoverished nation, post-communist Russia has become one of the most corrupt regimes in the world. Paul Klebnikov pieces together the previous decade in Russian history, showing that a major piece of "the decline of Russia' puzzle lies in the meteoric business career of Boris Berezovsky. Transforming himself from a research scientist to Russia's most successful dealmaker, Berezovsky managed to seize control of Russia's largest auto manufacturer, largest TV network, national airline, and one of the world's biggest oil companies. When Moscow's gangster families battled one another in the Great Mob War of 1993-1994, Berezovsky was in the thick of it. He was badly burned by a car bomb and his driver was decapitated. A year later, Berezovsky emerged as the prime suspect in the assassination of the director of the TV network he acquired. Although plagued by scandal, he enjoyed President Yeltsin's support, serving as the personal financial "advisor" to both Yeltsin and his family. In 1996, Berezovsky organized the financing of Yeltsin's re-election campaign-a campaign marred by fraud, embezzlement, and attempted murder. Berezovsky became the President's most trusted political advisor-playing a key role in forming governments and dismissing prime ministers. Based on hundreds of taped interviews with top businessmen and government officials, secret police reports, contractual documents, and surveillance tapes, Godfather of the Kremlin is both a gripping story and a unique historical document.

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Are you ready to unravel the untold story of Russia's dramatic decline? Look no further than "Godfather of the Kremlin: The Decline of Russia in the Age of Gangster Capitalism." This captivating book by Paul Klebnikov exposes the dark underbelly of post-communist Russia, revealing the corrupt regime that has emerged. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Klebnikov delves into the meteoric rise of Boris Berezovsky, the mastermind behind Russia's largest auto manufacturer, TV network, national airline, and oil company.

What sets "Godfather of the Kremlin" apart is its exclusive access to first-hand accounts. Klebnikov unveils the shocking truths behind Moscow's Great Mob War of 1993-1994, where Berezovsky was caught in the turmoil, surviving a car bomb and witnessing the decapitation of his driver. As the prime suspect in a high-profile assassination, Berezovsky's involvement with scandal and power reaches its peak.

With President Yeltsin's unwavering support, Berezovsky solidified his influence by serving as the personal financial "advisor" to both Yeltsin and his family. This book unveils the disturbing secrets of Berezovsky's role in Yeltsin's fraud-ridden re-election campaign in 1996, which was marred by embezzlement and attempted murder. Featuring taped interviews with top businessmen, government officials, secret police reports, contractual documents, and surveillance tapes, "Godfather of the Kremlin" is both an enthralling narrative and an invaluable historical document.

If you're intrigued by the captivating world of politics, corruption, and power games, "Godfather of the Kremlin" is a must-read. Gain unique insights into the inner workings of one of the most corrupt regimes in the world. Discover the shocking truth that shaped post-communist Russia. Don't miss out on this gripping account of the decline of a nation.

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