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Boris Berezovsky

Boris Berezovsky was a Russian oligarch, businessman, and politician born in 1946. He gained immense wealth in the 1990s after the fall of the Soviet Union, largely through the privatization of state assets, including significant interests in oil and media. Berezovsky became known for his close ties to the Russian government, particularly with President Boris Yeltsin. However, he later fell out of favor with Vladimir Putin, leading to his political exile in the UK. Berezovsky's life ended in 2013 under mysterious circumstances, raising questions about his legacy and the political climate in Russia.