Basically what happened in Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union is what always happens in human history. From the American robber barons to the super weathly Americans of today, wealth always ends up in the hands of the smartest, most ruthlessly aggressive, It is how humans are wired to compete--win by ant means possible.

Democracy was designed to help spread that wealthy out somewhat, but as we know the rich and powerful find wats around such contrivances.