EPISODE · Jul 7, 2022 · 24 MIN
#278 | Londongrad: Why Russian Oligarchs Fell In Love With Britain’s Capital
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
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".Roman Abramovich buys ChelseaDefinition of "oligarch"Why was London the destination of choice for Russian oligarchs?London's cultural appealThe English legal systemThe English libel lawsLondon as a financial hubCompany ownership in the UKThe "Golden Visa" schemeLinks between Russian oligarchs and British politicsEvgeny Lebedev becomes "Baron Lebedev"London doesn't ask questions about the origin of moneyThe Russian invasion of UkraineThe future of "Londongrad"Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/londongrad ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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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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