World & Nation
Kremlin: Surprise appointment of Vladimir O. Potanin is a nod to the snowballing wealth of post-Soviet financiers.
Aug. 16, 1996
Courts: A week after media tycoon’s arrest, prosecutors seek to undo privatization of metal giant. Some see Kremlin’s hand.
June 21, 2000
Ethics: Moscow office looks into allegations that former privatization chief misused his post for gain.
Oct. 2, 1997
Ever since they bankrolled President Boris N.
Aug. 9, 1997
President Boris N. Yeltsin fired controversial billionaire Boris A.
Nov. 6, 1997
Business: Tycoons struggle to preserve their empires as lucrative ties with Kremlin become thing of the past.
Oct. 29, 1998
Business
Investors cheer the industry but security analysts worry Moscow may use its market clout to consolidate power.
Aug. 13, 2007
Economy: Russian president warns that future sell-offs of state assets will be competitive. Financiers have benefited from inside deals in past.
Sept. 25, 1997
Russia: In a Kremlin meeting, the president promises not to reverse privatizations. The moguls pledge to uphold the nation’s interests.
July 29, 2000
Russia: Sacked deputy chief of staff is among 5 officials given $90,000 each to write about state privatization efforts.
Nov. 15, 1997