Derk Sauer, western media magnate in Russia, dies aged 72

Derk Sauer, a Dutch magazine editor who moved to Moscow in 1989, became a successful media magnate, founding The Moscow Times and various magazine editions like Cosmopolitan and Playboy. He transformed from a young Maoist into a multimillionaire entrepreneur, navigating the complexities of Russia’s media landscape while maintaining a commitment to professional journalism.

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