Boris Berezovsky. Photo: Wikipedia.

Bloomberg – Boris Berezovsky, one of the earliest and best-known Russian oligarchs, who accumulated vast wealth and influence in post-communist Russia that he struggled in later years to retain, was found dead today at his home in Surrey, England. He was 67.

Tim Bell, Berezovsky’s former public-relations adviser, confirmed the death when contacted by telephone today. Bell said he had spoken to Berezovsky’s lawyer.

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