some, like 23-year-old michael prozumenshikov, wanted more. >> he was leading a life of deprivation, long lines for food, you know, of crowded buses. michael actually grew up in an apartment with seven other families living in the same unit. >> with little to lose, michael and his family emigrated to the united states. at first, michael took a job as a janitor. he worked hard, perfected his english and waited for the right opportunity. >> he grasped at the american dream in all of its incarnations. he wanted to have material wealth. he wanted to have recognition for being successful at a career. this was a guy who was really driven, who had goals and who really set out to try to accomplish them. >> eventually, michael earned a license as a stockbroker, passed a test for securities dealers and got an entry-level position in a minneapolis firm. when he started out, he asked his fellow russian immigrants for business and they responded generously. within seven years, michael was earning well over $1 million annually and he liked to make sure everyone knew it. >> to tell you the truth, a

some, like 23-year-old michael prozumenshikov, wanted more.