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Did Gusinsky have any run-ins with the Russian government?

  • No conflicts

  • Supportive Relations

  • Critique Only

  • Yes

Answer

Yes, Gusinsky had conflicts with the Russian government. His media empire, Media-Most, was critical of the government, leading to tensions. In 2000, he was forced to sell his stake in NTV, a major television network, to state-owned Gazprom. Gusinsky was also charged with fraud and spent time in prison before fleeing Russia in 2000.
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