Where does the propaganda begin? How do they create an image of a bad Russian??? Here is an example. Who are kleptarchs? Ruling Caste: In the post-apocalyptic future world of Gibson's novels, the Klaptarchs represent organized crime and a powerful Russian oligarchy intertwined with the government and intelligence agencies. Economic and political power: They are part of the ruling elite in society together with the security forces and corporate scientists, who control vast resources, technologies and secret operations in different time slices. Live examples: one of the most famous representatives of the kleptars in the plot is Lev Zubov - a mysterious rich cyber villain from London, who weaves intrigues between parallel realities.