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.

Other interests and activities

Abramovich is known as a fan of Formula One and is often seen in the paddock at races; in 2004, after the sport's owner Bernie Ecclestone was seen giving Abramovich a tour of the pitlane at the Monaco Grand Prix, rumours circulated that he was considering investing in or purchasing an F1 team.

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Formula One - 2004 - Bernie Ecclestone - Monaco Grand Prix

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He owns his own private Boeing 767-300 known as "The Bandit" due to its paint scheme.

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Of Jewish background, Abramovitch is a firm supporter of Jewish causes, seen his funding of several projects in the Abramovich neighbourbood in Jerusalem, Israel and in Tel Aviv.

Related Topics:
Jerusalem - Israel - Tel Aviv

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