Lesson 7: Oil and Oligarchy in Putin’s Russia
September 13, 2022
Review:
- Quiz 02
- European Union
- Sovereign Debt Crisis
Presentation:
- Russia and Central Asia Geography
- Map Quiz Game
- Geopolitical Constraints (George Friedman)
- Oil & Gas Contribution to Russian Economy
- Oil Prices (NY Times article)
- Putin elected President in 2000
- Until 2014-15 oil prices had gone up steadily, except during the 2008-2009 great recession
- Sphere of Influence: Russia’s Foreign Policy
- Russian Oligarchy
- Organized Crime power structure
- Pay “tribute” to power brokers above you
- Pueblo connection: EVRAZ owner Roman Abromovich (Forbes)
Assignment:
- Watch Putin’s Way (Frontline video)
- Optional: Collapse of the USSR