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Articles with tag "Oligarchs"

Fatal mining

3 Dead in Underground Mine Accident at Russia's Nornickel

The deaths could have been caused by methane gas poisoning, a source said.
SOCIAL GAP

Russia Named World’s Most Unequal Economy

The richest 10% of the population controls 83% of Russia's wealth.
UKRAINE COSTS

Russia’s Mechel Seeks Compensation over Seized Donetsk Steel Plant

Igor Zyuzin, once one of Russia’s richest men, asks Kremlin for compensation over seized steel plant in Eastern Ukraine.
Dynasties of wealth

Russia’s Richest Families a Mix of Old Faces and Newcomers – Forbes

Mikhail Gutseriyev's family lost $320 million since last year but still stayed in the top spot.
unfavorable investments

Russian Tycoons Forsake Western Sports Teams as Asians Step Up

Inside Russia, billionaires sometimes support money-losing teams to maintain good standing with the Kremlin.
rich list

Moscow Is Home to the World’s Third-Largest Number of Billionaires

The Russian capital has 71 super-rich residents, behind New York and Hong Kong.
case closed

Russian Oligarchs Win Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Oil Deal

The case concerned the sale of TNK-BP to Rosneft.
Shoe sale

Russian Oligarch Sells Stake in Shoe Retailer

The buyer of shares in Obuv Rossii has not been named, nor the value of the deal disclosed.
Big allowance

Newest Entrants Into the World’s Richest Are the Kids of Russian Titans

Ultra-wealthy Russians are transferring fortunes to their heirs at a scale not seen since before the Bolshevik Revolution.
Parental perk

Russian Oil CEO’s Son Named Country’s Richest Heir for $21.8Bln Fortune – Forbes

The sons and daughters of Russia's 20 wealthiest tycoons are set to inherit a combined $238 billion.
Leaked dealings

Russian Oligarch Denies Links to Video That Brought Down Austria's Government

The scandal led to the resignation of Austria's vice chancellor over alleged Russian ties.
Green growth

Abramovich Partner’s Marijuana Business Returns Him to Forbes’ Richest Russians List

Roman Abramovich's associate Andrei Bloch reportedly owns a 28-percent stake in a U.S. cannabis company.
Help wanted

Deripaska to Award Journalists Who Investigate U.S. Sanctions Against Him – FT

“There are no facts, no grounds, just filthy lies,” Deripaska said of the sanctions.
Away game

Abramovich-Built Stadium in Russia Slated for Demolition Over Safety Concerns

An evaluation of Omsk Arena found structural defects in 90 percent of surveyed areas, forcing its hockey team to relocate.
DIVORCE BATTLE

Russian Tycoon in Divorce Battle Wins Back $400M Yacht in Dubai

It is one of the largest and costliest divorce settlements in legal history.
Лонгрид

Олигарх, его любовница и суды Краснодарского края

Как богатые люди России пользуются преимуществами правовой системы, перенося свои...
Londongrad

A Russian Is Now London’s Richest Man — Forbes

Mikhail Fridman was named in the "Trump Dossier" and accused of interfering in the 2016 U.S. election.
LONG READ

An Oligarch, His Mistress and Courts in Krasnodar

How Russia’s wealthy are taking advantage of the country’s legal system by shifting their court cases to a southern region.
Report Highlights

3 Takeaways From The Moscow Times’ Investigation Into Krasnodar’s Shady Courts

How Russia’s wealthy are taking advantage of the country’s legal system by shifting their court cases to a southern region.
Perviy Kanal

Abramovich Forced to Sell Stake in Russian TV Channel Over Israeli Citizenship

Russian law prohibits foreign citizens from owning more than 20 percent of a media company.
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