Wealthy Russian Brides: Ranging from Pavel Durov to Alisher Usmanov
Top Unmarried Billionaires Roaming Russian Soil: A peek into the pocketbooks and love lives of Russia's single tycoons
Picture this: You're strolling down the bustling streets of Dubai, casting a sultry glance towards the crystalline waters of the Persian Gulf. As a yacht glides by, you can't help but wonder if a bachelor like Pasha, Misha, or even Alisher Burkhanovich is gazing back, just like in a movie. Well, hold on to your dreams because these men – and more – are topping the latest Forbes list of Russia's wealthiest, unmarried billionaires!
Grab your glasses, ladies. Here's who'll be making your rosy blush:
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Pavel Durov: Telegram's Born-Bootstrapper Bachelor
Net Worth: $17.1 billionAge: 40Residence: Dubai, UAE
Who is he? The genius mind behind the encrypted messaging giant, Telegram, a notable thorn in the sidestep of Russian censorship.
A confirmed bachelor as an undergrad, Durov has never shied away from the company of women. According to rumors, he is a father to a daughter, Alina, and a son, Misha, born to his former classmate, Daraya Bondarenko, in 2009 and 2010, respectively. His children's whereabouts are not publicly known, but Anastasia Vashukevich, a Belarusian escort well-connected with Durov, suggested that he had fathered several children through sperm donation.
Recently, it's been reported that Pavel has been romantically linked to model Yulia Vavilova. The two were spotted together during Durov's detainment in Paris under charges of various cybercrimes.
Alisher Usmanov: The Player Bachelor on a Roll
Photo: Vladimir Velengurin.
Alisher Usmanov
Net Worth: $16.7 billionAge: 71Residence: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Who is he? Major stakeholder in the USM investment company, owning shares in "Metalloinvest," "Megafon," and "Udokan Copper."
Usmanov remained married to the legendary rhythmic gymnastics coach Irina Viner from 1992 to 2022. The couple has no children of their own, but Anton Viner, the son of Irina Viner from her first marriage, is considered Usmanov's stepson.
Mikhail Fridman: The Jilted Playboy
Net Worth: $14.9 billionAge: 60Residence: Moscow and Tel Aviv
Who is he? Main owner of the LetterOne Holdings group (oil and gas company Wintershall DEA, telecommunications companies VEON and Turkcell, as well as "Alpha-Group" – Alpha-Bank, "AlphaInsurance," and X5 Group).
Mikhail Fridman tied the knot with his fellow student, Olga Aiziman, while studying at the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys. They divorced in the early 2000s and share two daughters who reside with their mother in France. Over the years, Fridman has allegedly fathered three more children with various women. In recent years, he has been rumored to be dating Russian woman Vera Antonischenko.
Mikhail Prokhorov: The Silver Fox Bachelor
Net Worth: $10.7 billionAge: 59Residence: Frauenfeld, Switzerland
Prokhorov has never been married officially, but he has often dabbled in the shadowy realm of romantic escapades. In 2010, when Prokhorov owned the American basketball club Brooklyn Nets, he recklessly promised to get married if the team did not become the NBA champion within five years. Alas, they never managed to win, and the bachelor remained unattached.
The billionaire reportedly lived with a woman for eight years without officially tying the knot. Though the media has linked Prokhorov to a relationship with Mila Zhuravleva, the validity of these claims remains unconfirmed. Prokhorov is currently enjoying life as a bachelor in the Swiss countryside, near Lake Constance.
Roman Abramovich: The Rebound Bachelor
Net Worth: $9.2 BillionAge: 58Residence: Moscow
Who is he? Owner of the investment company Millhouse.
Abramovich was married three times, the last being to Russian entrepreneur and designer Daria Zhukova. Their marriage ended in 2017, and Abramovich has three sons and four daughters.
In recent years, the media has frequently spotted Abramovich in the company of aspiring actress Alexandra Korendyuk. Although no romantic relationship has been confirmed, time will tell if these are mere mere platonic encounters.
Stay tuned for more whirlwind love tales of Russia's wealthiest bachelors!
- Despite his billions, Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, remains a bachelor, allegedly fathering several children through sperm donation.
- Forbes' list of Russia's wealthiest unmarried billionaires features Alisher Usmanov, a major stakeholder in USM investment company, who was previously married but is currently single.
- Mikhail Fridman, a prominent businessman, divorced his wife and share two daughters, but is rumored to have fathered three more children with different women.
- Mikhail Prokhorov, a billionaire owner of the investment company Millhouse, has yet to marry officially but has had several romantic escapades in the past.
- Roman Abramovich, the owner of the investment company Millhouse, was previously married three times and has seven children, but is currently linked to aspiring actress Alexandra Korendyuk, although their relationship remains unconfirmed.
