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“Russia on its path has oftentimes discussed and overdiscussed what had happened earlier, instead of moving forward. The result is always the same: It is very difficult to move forward when you're looking backward.”

Quote by Mikhail Khodorkovsky

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Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Mikhail Khodorkovsky

Mikhail Khodorkovsky is a Russian businessman born on June 26, 1963. He was the founder and former CEO of Yukos Oil, one of the largest oil companies in Russia, and was once considered one of the wealthiest individuals in the country. Khodorkovsky played a significant role in Russia's privatization process but was later arrested on charges of tax evasion and money laundering. more

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