Fortunes of richest Russians up by over $18 bln
The fortunes of Russia's richest businessmen have increased by $18.1 bln since the beginning of this year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Alisher Usmanov
Moscow and Tashkent to agree on gas
Uzbekistan is working on a multilateral gas agreement with Russia, this work does not harm the national interests of the republic, but benefits, Vice Speaker of Russia's Legislative chamber Alisher Kadyrov said. "Detailed …
Solovyov and Usmanov’s estate arrested in Italy
Employees of the Italian Financial Guard (the power unit of the Ministry of Economy) arrested the property of Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov and TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov, who fell under EU sanctions in connection with the events in …
Usmanov donates $5 million to support Kazakh citizens affected by flooding
Billionaire Alisher Usmanov donates over $5 million to support citizens of Kazakhstan displaced after dam burst in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan-born Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has transferred $5.202 million to Turkestan corporate …
Uzbekistan: virus is no obstacle to get married
Uzbekistan tightens the quarantine regime
Usmanov names his heirs
Billionaire Alisher Usmanov admitted that the family and top managers of the USM company could become possible heirs to his fortune, the businessman said in an interview to the Financial Times. According to Usmanov, many people helped …
Russian billionaires gain leading wealth rebound
The 23 Russian billionaires on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index added $52.9 billion to their fortunes in 2019, the most in four years. The index is calculated basing on the share price of the companies, in which the billionaires have …
Forbes names Russia's businessmen with biggest income in 2018
Forbes named ten Russian businessmen, who earned a total of over $11 billion from the sale of assets and dividends in 2018. The list is topped by retailer Magnit’s founder Sergei Galitsky. Mikhail …
Usmanov drops Mail.Ru Group control
One of Russia’s richest men, Alisher Usmanov, has transferred control of his majority voting stake in social-networks operator Mail.ru Group. Usmanov’s holding company USM and the wireless carrier MegaFon …
Alisher Usmanov among Britain's top five richest billionaires
There are now more billionaires living in the UK than ever before despite fears over Brexit, the Sunday Times Rich List has revealed. This year’s list found the richest 1,000 people and families have a record total wealth of £658 …
Russia's Usmanov says could revive plans for national metals and mining giant
Alisher Usmanov, the co-owner of iron ore producer Metalloinvest, said on Wednesday he did not rule out a return to the idea of creating a national metals and mining giant together with the co-owners of mining company Norilsk …
Ilgar Mamedov: "In this difficult moment for the country, we have tried not only for ourselves but also for those barred from the Olympics"
The head coach of the Russian national fencing team about Olympic victories and the doping scandal
Gia Saralidze: performance of Russia and South Caucasus at Rio Olympics was brilliant
The Russian national team's performance at the Summer Olympic Games can be evaluated as outstanding, a creative producer and the host of Vesti FM, Gia Saralidze, speaking with a correspondent of Vestnik Kavkaza, said, …
West reaches out to Russia despite sanctions
Despite the ongoing sanction confrontation, the West is still interested in cooperation with Russia, which is evidenced by great interest of its business community in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir …
Usmanov presents RFU with 1 billion rubles
Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has provided financial support to the Russian Football Union (RFU) amounting to 1 billion rubles. "I gave financial support to the RAF amounting ...
Mutko thanks Usmanov for paying Capello’s compensation
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has said that Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov assisted with the payment of the first tranche of compensation for the termination of the contract with the former coach ...