Oligarchs and corruption go hand in hand when examining the economy and politics of post-Soviet states. Although true to some extent, this cliché overlooks the differences between these states and conveys a sense of hopelessness.

Speaking with 10 intellectuals from post-Soviet states, including Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Moldova, Georgia, and the Baltics, for the series “30 Years of Freedom,” Euromaidan Press drilled deep into the roots of oligarchs.

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