Russian billionaires

Russian billionaire linked to fuel and energy business dies in Leningrad Oblast

Mikhail Smirnov, co-owner of the Baltic Fuel Company, died in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast on May 20, Russian media reported on May 21.

21 May, 07:24 PM

Forbes adjusts nationality of three Russian billionaires following requests

Forbes has updated its annual ranking of the world's wealthiest individuals, reclassifying three Russian billionaires at their request, now listing them under different countries, Russian media reported on April 1.

2 April 2025, 08:46 PM

Russian tycoons skeptical of war’s end and Trump lifting sanctions

Some Russian billionaires are skeptical of dictator Vladimir Putin's optimism about Russia's economic growth and doubt that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will lift sanctions, Bloomberg reports on Nov. 13.

13 November 2024, 03:35 PM

Top 10 Russian tycoons see wealth surge amid global sanctions

Russia's wealthiest individuals saw a significant increase in their net worth in 2024, despite ongoing international sanctions. The top 10 Russian billionaires collectively enhanced their fortunes by $18.29 billion, as reported by Kommersant and reflected in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

1 April 2024, 02:57 PM

Russian billionaires