Roman Abramovich

Roman Arkadievich Abramovich (Russian: ?????? ??????????? ??????????) (born October 24, 1966 in Saratov, Russian SFSR, USSR) is a Russian oil billionaire, referred to as one of the Russian oligarchs. In March 2005 he was listed by Forbes Magazine as the richest Russian and the 21st richest person in the world with an estimated fortune of $13.3 billion. (Everyone above him in the list was older than him; the only one of those within a decade of his age was computer magnate Michael Dell, 20 months older). Abramovich is most famous outside of Russia as the owner of Chelsea F.C., an English Premiership football club, his wider involvement in European football, and for his contributions to Jewish enterprises in Israel and elsewhere, reflecting his Jewish origins.

Early Life and Career

Abramovich lost his mother at the age of 18 months and his father, who was killed in a construction accident, at the age of four. Adopted by his paternal uncle and raised by his Jewish family of limited means in the harsh environment of Komi in North West Russia, Abramovich has been able to transform hardship into significant success.

Related Topics:
Jewish - Komi

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Abramovich attended the Industrial Institute in the city of Ukhta before being drafted into the Soviet Army, the Soviet military ground force.

Related Topics:
Ukhta - Soviet Army

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