Boris Berezovsky began his working life as a math professor, and then a systems analyst, before switching to more lucrative jobs, according to CNN's Jill Dougherty. He is pictured here at Moscow airport in 1999.
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Boris Berezovsky began his working life as a math professor, and then a systems analyst, before switching to more lucrative jobs, according to CNN's Jill Dougherty. He is pictured here at Moscow airport in 1999.
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Berezovsky became a deputy of the State Duma but fled Russia for Britain once Vladimir Putin became president in 2000.
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Berezovsky became a deputy of the State Duma but fled Russia for Britain once Vladimir Putin became president in 2000.
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In 2007, Berezovsky was involved in establishing a foundation to investigate the death of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko.
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In 2007, Berezovsky was involved in establishing a foundation to investigate the death of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko.
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In July 2007, Berezovsky told media that UK police had warned him that they believed his life was under threat from a Russian assassin.
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In July 2007, Berezovsky told media that UK police had warned him that they believed his life was under threat from a Russian assassin.
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Berezovsky said he had briefly fled abroad because of threats against him.
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Berezovsky said he had briefly fled abroad because of threats against him.
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In 2011, Berezovsky alleged a breach of contract over business deals with fellow Russian and Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich.
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In 2011, Berezovsky alleged a breach of contract over business deals with fellow Russian and Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich.
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Berezovsky leaves the High Court in London with his partner Yelena Gorbunova, left, in 2011.
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Berezovsky leaves the High Court in London with his partner Yelena Gorbunova, left, in 2011.
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On August 31, 2012, Berezovsky lost his lawsuit against Abramovich.
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On August 31, 2012, Berezovsky lost his lawsuit against Abramovich.
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On March 23, 2013, Berezovsky's son-in-law said on Facebook that the tycoon had died.
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On March 23, 2013, Berezovsky's son-in-law said on Facebook that the tycoon had died.
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