The total wealth of billionaires from Russia decreased by $93,753 billion last year Bloomberg.
Norilsk Nickel owner Vladimir Potanin’s wealth decreased by $2.28 billion to 28.6 billion, Novatek co-owner Leonid Mikhelson’s wealth decreased by 7.81 billion to 24.6 billion, NLMK beneficiary Vladimir Lisin to $8.13 billion lost. , agency notes.
It was previously reported that one of the Russian billionaires wanted to buy a Mercedes car, but could not. Purchasing due to sanctions. Instead, he bought two Maybachs, one for parts.
The article talks about how the Russians exist in the face of restrictions and parallel imports. The FT correspondent spoke with Russian citizens who are engaged in the importation of sanctioned goods, manage companies related to foreign procurement, and deal with several billionaires.
One of them believes that the profit from smuggling is so high that luxury goods will always be in Russia, regardless of sanctions.
He reminded that Iran, which is subject to sanctions, has finally established its own import substitution.