Khodorkovsky (Mikhail)

Mikhail Khodorkovsky (born 1963) is a prominent Russian businessman (former oligarch) and opposition leader. In the 1990s, Khodorkovsky was one of the wealthiest men in Russia, amassing a fortune during the privatization of state assets. In the early 2000s he became a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin and was arrested on charges of fraud and tax evasion, which many observers believe were politically motivated. He spent a decade in prison, during which time he became a symbol of opposition to Putin's regime. After his release in 2013, Khodorkovsky went into exile in Europe. He continues to be an active critic of the Russian government and Russian aggression in Ukraine. He founded the Open Russia Foundation, which promotes civil society and democratic values in Russia.In memes he is positioned as a powerless emigre politician with no influence in Russian society. [ChatGPT, edited]