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
Michael Rotenberg Michael Rotenberg is co-founder of 3 Arts Entertainment, the production and management company behind shows including "The Office", "Parks & Recreation", "Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "30 Rock", "The Mindy Project", "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", "Master of None" and many more award-winning shows and films such as "13 Hours" and "Edge of Tomorrow", and "Unbroken". As a producer and manager, he plays an integral role in the development and production of television and film properties, as well as shepherds the careers of many top actors, writers and directors. Michael Rotenberg met Israeli deputy foreign minister Daniel Ayalon in November 2010 to discuss