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    Russian billionaires see mixed fortunes: Alisher Usmanov's wealth declines by $2.8bn

    Russian billionaires see mixed fortunes: Alisher Usmanov's wealth declines by $2.8bn

    The Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI) has revealed notable shifts in the fortunes of Russian billionaires since the start of the year, with a total increase in wealth amounting to $18.3bn. However, this growth has not been uniform across all individuals, as evidenced by contrasting trends among prominent figures in the Russian business landscape.

    Alisher Usmanov.
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    Alisher Usmanov Faces Decline

    A prominent figure in the Russian business world, Alisher Usmanov, the founder of USM Holdings, experienced a significant decrease in his wealth by $2.8bn. His current fortune stands at $18.3bn, marking a notable downturn in his financial standing.

    Andrey Melnichenko's Wealth Surges

    In contrast, Andrey Melnichenko, the owner of EuroChem and the Siberian Coal Energy Company (SUEK), has witnessed a remarkable increase in his wealth. With a staggering growth of $5.3bn, Melnichenko's current capital amounts to $24.1bn, underscoring his thriving presence in the Russian business arena.

    Top 10 Richest Russians

    The Bloomberg Billionaires Index also sheds light on the wealthiest individuals in Russia, highlighting both gains and losses in their fortunes:

    1. Vladimir Potanin, owner of Nornickel, saw an increase of $768mn, with a current wealth of $31.8bn.
    2. Vladimir Lisin, the beneficiary of the NLMK steel company, experienced a substantial gain of $2.91bn, bringing his wealth to $26.9bn.
    3. Leonid Mikhelson, the owner of NOVATEK, faced a slight decline of $747mn, with a wealth of $26.7bn.
    4. Vagit Alekperov, owner of LUKOIL, witnessed an increase of $1.8bn, amounting to a wealth of $26.4bn.
    5. Alexey Mordashov, the beneficiary of Severstal, saw a significant surge of $3.8bn, with a wealth of $24.6bn.
    6. Andrey Melnichenko, as mentioned earlier, experienced a notable increase in wealth to $24.1bn.
    7. Alisher Usmanov's fortune declined to $18.3bn.
    8. Mikhail Prokhorov's wealth increased by $1.4bn, reaching $17.1bn.
    9. Mikhail Friedman, the founder of Alfa Group, saw an uptick of $1.2bn, with a wealth of $13.5bn.
    10. Gennady Timchenko, the owner of NOVATEK and "Sibur," experienced a decline of $1.5bn, resulting in a wealth of $12.7bn.

    Growing Billionaire Migration

    Moreover, the Hurun Research Institute of China has highlighted a significant trend in billionaire migration, with six new billionaires joining Russia over the past year. This influx has propelled Russia to seventh place globally, boasting a total of 76 billionaires. The preferred countries for billionaire migration include the USA, Great Britain, Switzerland, and Singapore, reflecting a global trend of wealth mobility.

     

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