Brothers Ltd. How a Representative of a Top Chechen Leader ‘Solved’ Russian Business Disputes — And Walked Away With Millions Maria Zholobova, Roman Badanin, with Mikhail Rubin, July 14, 2020 Русская версия The Chechen Republic is one of Russia’s poorest regions, its budget supported largely by assistance from the central government. But the republic’s power brokers don’t hesitate to flaunt their wealth.