Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia has tried to jumpstart a stalled economy. One of the biggest obstacles has not been establishing trade outside of the country, but instead it is the existence of a strong organized crime community and black market. The organized crime in Russia not only controls many aspects of the economy but also controls or appears to control a part of the government as well. The magazine article focuses …showed first 75 words of 990 total…

…showed last 75 words of 990 total…in a more efficient manner than many CEOs. Without the restraints of the law, Berezovsky and his counterparts are able to amass millions of dollars without any of the profits ever benefiting Russia. Many foreign investors attempting to start businesses in Russia have hesitated or stopped operations completely. Until the Russian government can gain control of the organized crime problem, the Russian economy cannot progress. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** FORBES “The Rise of an Oligarch” September 4, 2000 pages 89 – 96