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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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“There is but one means available to improve the material conditions of mankind: to accelerate the growth of capital accumulated as against the growth in population. The greater the amount of capital invested per head of the worker, the more and better goods can be produced and consumed. This is what capitalism, the much abused profit system, has brought about and brings about daily anew. Yet, most present-day governments and political parties are eager to destroy this system.”