Roman Abramovich
Roman Abramovich (born October 24, 1966 in Saratov, Russia) is a Russian-British businessman. Roman Abramovich was born in Saratov, in the former Soviet Union (FSU) on October 24, 1966. He was orphaned at the age of three and raised by his uncle in Ukhta, in the Komi Republic in northern Russia. When he was eight, Abramovich went to live with his grandmother in Moscow.[2]
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| Born | Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich 24 October 1966 |
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| Occupation | Businessman, entrepreneur, politician |
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| Net worth | US$12.1 billion (August 2019)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Olga Lysova (m. 1987; div. 1990) Dasha Zhukova (m. 2008; div. 2017) |
| Children | 7, including Arkadiy Abramovich |
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| Governor of Chukotka | |
| In office 17 December 2000 – 3 July 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Nazarov |
| Succeeded by | Roman Kopin |
Wealth
He is one of the richest men in the world.[3] As in 2019, his wealth was estimated at $12.9 billion by Forbes which made him the wealthiest person in Israel, where he resides, and the 140th wealthiest person in the world.[4]
Business
Abramovich is the owner of Millhouse, LLC, a private investment company, the owner of Evraz, a steel making and mining company, and major shareholder of Norilsk Nickel, a nickel and palladium mining and smelting company. He is also part owner or significant shareholder in a multitude of international corporations, primarily in steel and mining, and private investment and was well known as owner for Premier League club Chelsea Football Club, one of the most successful and popular football teams in the United Kingdom.[5]
Works in Russia
In 1999, Abramovich who was then 33 years old, was elected governor of the Russian province of Chukotka, and was subsequently elected for a second term, serving until 2008.
Abramovich has received the ‘Order of Honor’ by the President of Russia for his significant contribution to economically developing the autonomous district of Chukotka. He was also given the ‘Order of Friendship’ by the President.
Roman Abramovich Media
Roman Abramovich in 2008.
Abramovich at Stamford Bridge during a 4–0 victory over Portsmouth in August 2008
Abramovich watches his team Chelsea play against Leicester City, August 2014
Abramovich at the 2019 UEFA Europa League Final
Abramovich with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on 21 November 2021
Abramovich at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
The world's second largest expedition yacht, Luna, seen docked in San Diego, January 2013. Sold to Farkhad Akhmedov in April 2014 for US$360 million.
Abramovich's Boeing 767, The Bandit, landing at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel
Wax figure of Abromovich at the Eilat IMAX mall entrance in Eilat, Israel
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References
- ↑ "Roman Abramovich". forbes.com. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ↑ "Everything you need to know about mega philanthropist Roman Abramovich". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ↑ "Most Charitable Russian Abramovich Leads Billionaires". Bloomberg.com. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-23/most-charitable-russian-abramovich-leads-billionaires.html. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ↑ Forbes list of the richest people
- ↑ "The full story of Roman Abramovich and the new Chelsea era". Archived from the original on 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
Other websites
- Roman-Abramovich.com Archived 2020-09-24 at the Wayback Machine