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Russia's Billionaire Count Surges: 14 New Faces in 2026

3/11/2026

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In 2026, 14 new Russian billionaires joined the Forbes World’s Billionaires List, mostly from agriculture.
Forbes World’s Billionaires List shows a record 155 Russian billionaires with a combined wealth of $696.5 billion.
Notable newcomers include Aleksandr Tkachev ($1.8 billion) and Vadim Vikulov ($1.5 billion).
Traditional industrialists remain, led by Alexei Mordashov at $37 billion, while the shift reflects Russia's growing food self-sufficiency amid Western sanctions.

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In 2026, 14 new Russian billionaires joined the Forbes World’s Billionaires List, mostly from agriculture.
Forbes World’s Billionaires List shows a record 155 Russian billionaires with a combined wealth of $696.5 billion.
Notable newcomers include Aleksandr Tkachev ($1.8 billion) and Vadim Vikulov ($1.5 billion).
Traditional industrialists remain, led by Alexei Mordashov at $37 billion, while the shift reflects Russia's growing food self-sufficiency amid Western sanctions.