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Roman Abramovich
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Abramovich in 2007
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Born
| Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich
(
1966-10-24
)
24 October 1966
(age 57)
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Nationality
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Occupation(s)
| Businessman, entrepreneur, politician
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Known for
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Spouse(s)
| Olga Lysova
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m.
;
div.
1990)
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Children
| 7, including
Arkadiy Abramovich
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Awards
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In office
17 December 2000 ? 3 July 2008
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Preceded by
| Alexander Nazarov
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Succeeded by
| Roman Kopin
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Roman Abramovich
(born October 24, 1966 in
Saratov
,
Russia
) is a
Russian
-
British
businessman
. Roman Abramovich was born in
Saratov
, in the former Soviet Union (FSU) on October 24, 1966. He was orphaned at the age of three and raised by his uncle in Ukhta, in the
Komi Republic
in northern Russia. When he was eight, Abramovich went to live with his grandmother in
Moscow
.
[2]
He is one of the richest men in the world.
[3]
As in 2019, his wealth was estimated at $12.9 billion by
Forbes
which made him the wealthiest person in
Israel
, where he resides, and the 140th wealthiest person in the world.
[4]
Abramovich is the owner of Millhouse, LLC, a private investment company, the owner of Evraz, a steel making and mining company, and major shareholder of Norilsk Nickel, a nickel and palladium mining and smelting company. He is also part owner or significant shareholder in a multitude of international corporations, primarily in steel and mining, and private investment and was well known as owner for
Premier League
club
Chelsea Football Club
, one of the most successful and popular football teams in the
United Kingdom
.
[5]
In 1999, Abramovich who was then 33 years old, was elected governor of the Russian province of
Chukotka
, and was subsequently elected for a second term, serving until 2008.
Abramovich has received the ‘Order of Honor’ by the
President of Russia
for his significant contribution to economically developing the autonomous district of Chukotka. He was also given the ‘Order of Friendship’ by the President.