How often have we heard about the oligarchs and their influence on the political and economic life of our country.
The term 'oligarch' is used by everybody, whenever they come out in opposition.But despite speculations that fuel more the conspiracy theories, an oligarch list has started to circulate online.
This list reveals the 16 most important oligarchs that shape Eastern Europe.
The list was prepared by the N-Ost, a non-governmental organization based in Berlin, which publishes articles for Eastern Europe.
Here the List of oligarchs>
Gagik Tsarukyan-Georgia
Anar Mammadov- Azerbaijan
Nijaz Hastor-Bosnia
Delyan Peevski- Bulgaria
Bidzina Ivanishvili-Georgia
Lorinc Meszaros-Hungary
Aivars Lembergs - Latvia
Jordan Kamchev - Macedonia
Vladimir Plahotniuc-Moldova
Milo Djukanovic - Montenegro
Dan Voiculescu- Romania
Alisher Usmanov-Russia
Miroslav Miskovic - Serbia
Bojan Petan - Slovenia
Rinat Akhmetov-Ukraine.