Mikhail Fridman

Mikhail Fridman is a Russian-Israeli billionaire businessman and oligarch, born in 1964. He is a co-founder of Alfa-Group, a prominent multinational Russian conglomerate. Fridman's business acumen has earned him a notable position among Russia's wealthy elite, with his net worth reflecting his success in the industry.

As of 2013, Fridman was ranked as the second-richest Russian by Forbes, although by 2023, his ranking had shifted to ninth-richest. Nonetheless, his influence in the business world remains significant, with bne IntelliNews recognizing him as Russia's most important businessman in May 2017. With a net worth of $13.1 billion as of February 2024, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Fridman continues to be a major figure in the Russian business landscape.