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 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. From 1991 to 1997, he worked for specialized magazines such as "Sport Auto" and "Auto Journal". He also signed some articles for general press like "VSD", "Vogue" and "Libération". From 1995 to 1997, he became a reporter and then associate editor of the program "Turbo" on channel M6. In 1998, he became the editor of the programs on France 2. In 1999, he was associate at the direction of the