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Major Shake-Up: 24 Russian Billionaires Reclassified by Citizenship
4/2/2025
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- Forbes Magazine's 2025 World Billionaires List has undergone a significant shake-up, reclassifying 24 Russian billionaires by citizenship instead of residence. Among them, Alisher Usmanov and Andrey Melnichenko now proudly represent Uzbekistan and the UAE. Meanwhile, Vagit Alekperov retains his title as Russia's wealthiest, boasting an impressive $28.7 billion fortune.
