Prosperity of Russian Billionaires Surges by $22.5 Billion Dollars
Barrels of Greenbacks for Billionaires: Vladimir Potanin's Capital Boom
Want to know who's rakin' it in Russia? Look no further than the country's entrepreneurial elite, as documented by the scrappy, online news outlet, "Vzglyad." According to their report, the total fortune of Russia's wealthiest bigwigs has surpassed an impressive $625.5 billion since the New Year!
Topping the list is none other than our boy, Vladimir Potanin, the mastermind behind Norilsk Nickel and Russia's newest millionaire-maker. His pocket change currently sits at a mind-boggling $31.7 billion, thanks to a boost of $3.82 billion[1][2][3]. Not too shabby for a guy who's already rich as Croesus!
Alisher Usmanov isn't far behind, as the shareholder of "Metalloinvest" saw his bank account rise by $3.7 billion to $16.9 billion[1]. Now, that's what I call a lucky break!
The ever-expanding wealth of these Russian billionaires ain't exactly chump change. Since January, their collective capital has jumped an astounding $22.5 billion[1]. That's enough dough to fund some pretty wild bonanzas!
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, your go-to source for tracking the fortunes of the planet's 500 wealthiest folks, has been crunching numbers since March 2012[3]. Fascinating stuff, I reckon, if you're into that kind of thing.
As of the latest reports, a whopping 22 Russian billionaires are on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index[1][2][3]. But a full list of the top 10 wealthiest Russians for 2025 hasn't been disclosed just yet[1]. So for the rest of the roster, you'll have to dig a little deeper, my friend.
For those you're itching to know, here's a sneak peek at some of the other big players clambering for the top spot[1][3]:
- Vagit Alekperov, Lukoil's brainchild, with a net worth of $25.9 billion, after scoring a $561 million bonus[1][2][3].
- Vladimir Lisin, a mining mammoth worth $24.2 billion, despite shedding $1.62 billion[1][2][3].
- Dmitry Rybolovlev, the fertilizer tycoon and AS Monaco owner, whose riches dipped to $9.21 billion[1][3].
- Tatiana Kim, Russia's wealthiest woman, with a net worth of $6.77 billion[1][3].
- Iskander Makhmudov, a metals magnate with $6.74 billion in his kitty, thanks to a $3.61 billion win[1][3].
But for the complete list, you'll want to dive right into the Bloomberg Billionaires Index yourself[1]. And if you're not already swimming in cash, I guess there's always next year!
In the realm of finance and wealth-management, Vladimir Potanin's increasing fortune from Norilsk Nickel has made him one of the top investors in Russia, with a net worth of $31.7 billion as of recent reports. Similarly, other business tycoons like Vagit Alekperov, Vladimir Lisin, Dmitry Rybolovlev, Tatiana Kim, and Iskander Makhmudov are also making significant strides in this sector, as documented by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
