Since the collapse of the USSR, London has become the city of choice for Russian oligarchs.In this episode, we'll explore how the UK's capital welcomed Russian money and why London became nicknamed "Londongrad".
Roman Abramovich buys Chelsea
Definition of "oligarch"
Why was London the destination of choice for Russian oligarchs?
London's cultural appeal
The English legal system
The English libel laws
London as a financial hub
Company ownership in the UK
The "Golden Visa" scheme
Links between Russian oligarchs and British politics
Evgeny Lebedev becomes "Baron Lebedev"
London doesn't ask questions about the origin of money
The Russian invasion of Ukraine
The future of "Londongrad"
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