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Jul 2022
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#278 | Londongrad: Why Russian Oligarchs...

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