What Approach Did Putin Take to the Oligarchs Who Had

question 1

Multiple Choice

What approach did Putin take to the oligarchs who had amassed such large fortunes following the collapse of the USSR?

• A) He arrested them en masse and confiscated their wealth for "the state."
• B) He cultivated their support by granting them additional oil rights.
• C) He imposed severe taxes on their wealth in order to reduce their power.
• D) He socialized the industries they owned.
• E) He replaced them with individuals drawn from a close circle of friends.

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