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The Best Episodes of Oligarchs, Putin's gang

This documentary series tells the story of the rise, fall and rebirth of a handful of businessmen, those who control Russian oil and gas, whose...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Oligarchs, Putin's gang Season 1 Episode 3 - In the service of war.
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #1 - In the service of war.

    S1:E3

    The construction of a second gas pipeline, Nord Stream 2, should allow Germany to double its imports. But during the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the West did an about-face. The United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom imposed sanctions against Russian businessmen, banks and companies. Putin nevertheless managed to circumvent these measures. Having become pariahs in the West, the oligarchs were forced to return to Russia to be closer to the master of the Kremlin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Oligarchs, Putin's gang Season 1 Episode 1 - Oil Grab
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Oil Grab

    S1:E1

    After the fall of the USSR, the transition to a market economy opened the doors of glory to unknown entrepreneurs. Taking advantage of President Boris Yeltsin's vast privatization program, the so-called "seven bankers", under the leadership of the "godfather of the Kremlin" Boris Berezovsky, threw themselves into Russian capital.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Oligarchs, Putin's gang Season 1 Episode 2 - The conquest of the West
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #3 - The conquest of the West

    S1:E2

    Second part: Invested president on May 7, 2000, Putin launches hostilities between his close guard and the historical oligarchs. He gathers the latter in Stalin's dacha to send them a message: rally or disgrace.

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Best Episodes Summary

"In the service of war." is the best rated episode of "Oligarchs, Putin's gang". It scored 7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/11/2025. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Oil Grab".