Answer:

oligarch

Answer	Crossword Clue
OLIGARCH	Member of a small ruling class
OLIGARCH	One of the few in charge
OLIGARCH	One of a few in power

OLIGARCH	One of a ruling group.
OLIGARCH	One of a clique in power
OLIGARCH	Despot
OLIGARCH	Member of a small governing faction
OLIGARCH	Member of a ruling clique
OLIGARCH	Powerful Russian