The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs
Synopsis
Freed from the shackles of communism in the 1990s, Russia seemed to be entering an era of rebirth. But as is often the case in that country, history unfolded harshly. For the majority of Russians, the transition to a market system was painful and chaotic - and anything but democratic. Amid the confusion, a few shrewd and ruthless businessmen exploited the loopholes in the Soviet economy to make fast money, staving off a return to communist rule. Nicknamed the oligarchs, these men, all billionaires, manoeuvred their way into Russia's political inner circle during glasnost, are credited with Boris Yeltsin's re-election in 1996, and suspected of anointing Vladimir Putin in 1999. They're powerful men with powerful enemies, and they continue to shape Russian society. Dizzying in its detail, The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs puts modern-day Russia into perspective.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Gentelev
- Original Title
- The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs
- Country of Origin
- France, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Alma Films, Point du Jour, ARTE GEIE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Gentelev
Avram Abramov
Fabien Beziat, Katya Chelli, Lena Kadish
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Gentelev
Director
Avram Abramov
Director of Photography
Fabien Beziat
Editor
Katya Chelli
Editor
Lena Kadish
Editor
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What is The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs about?
Freed from the shackles of communism in the 1990s, Russia seemed to be entering an era of rebirth. But as is often the case in that country, history unfolded harshly. For the majority of Russians, the transition to a market system was painful and chaotic - and anything but democratic. Amid the confusion, a few shrewd and ruthless businessmen exploited the loopholes in the Soviet economy to make fast money, staving off a return to communist rule. Nicknamed the oligarchs, these men, all billionaires, manoeuvred their way into Russia's political inner circle during glasnost, are credited with Boris Yeltsin's re-election in 1996, and suspected of anointing Vladimir Putin in 1999. They're powerful men with powerful enemies, and they continue to shape Russian society. Dizzying in its detail, The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs puts modern-day Russia into perspective.
Who directed The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs?
The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs was directed by Alexander Gentelev.
Who stars in The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs?
The principal cast of The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs includes Peter Hudson.
When was The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs released and how long is it?
The Rise and Fall of the Russian Oligarchs was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.