Also, right after the USSR fell, criminal organizations basically were the only groups in position to take over everything as bureaucracy collapsed.
Much like the mafia in America, once they found their niche, it was easier to "go legit" than to continue criminal underground enterprise. Those same people are still in control of everything.
Cite your source, instead of being a cunt who fires off a downvote before running off.
Also, right after the USSR fell, criminal organizations basically were the only groups in position to take over everything as bureaucracy collapsed.
Much like the mafia in America, once they found their niche, it was easier to "go legit" than to continue criminal underground enterprise. Those same people are still in control of everything.