Russian oligarch 2004, Putin apparently engaged in a power-struggle with some oligarchs, reaching a "grand bargain" with them. This bargain allowed the oligarchs to maintain their powers, in exchange for their explicit support of – and alignment with – Putin's government. Many more business people have become oligarchs during Putin's time in power, and often due to personal relations with Putin, such as the rector of the institute where Putin obtained a degree in 1996, Vladimir Litvinenko, and Putin's childhood friend and judo-teacher Arkady Rotenberg. However, other analysts argue that the oligarchic structure has remained intact under Putin, with Putin devoting much
Stéphane Rotenberg In April 2012, Rotenberg hosts on M6 the eighth season of "Pékin Express, le passager mystère". During the shooting, he was victim of an accident after losing control of his side-car after being violently hit by a car. He had minor injuries and had the chance to continue hosting the season with only a few aftermath. In April 2013, he hosts the ninth season of "Pékin Express, le coffre maudit". Stéphane Rotenberg Stéphane Rotenberg (born 21 September 1967) is a French journalist and television presenter. Before becoming a television presenter, Stéphane Rotenberg began working as a journalist in printing press.