#278 | Londongrad: Why Russian Oligarchs Fell In Love With Britain’s Capital

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Since the collapse of the USSR, London has become the city of
choice for Russian oligarchs.


In this episode, we'll explore how the UK's capital welcomed
Russian money and why London became nicknamed "Londongrad".





Roman Abramovich buys Chelsea

Definition of "oligarch"

Why was London the destination of choice for Russian
oligarchs?

London's cultural appeal

The English legal system

The English libel laws

London as a financial hub

Company ownership in the UK

The "Golden Visa" scheme

Links between Russian oligarchs and British politics

Evgeny Lebedev becomes "Baron Lebedev"

London doesn't ask questions about the origin of money

The Russian invasion of Ukraine

The future of "Londongrad"



Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/londongrad


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