In the outgoing year, many wealthy Russian citizens managed to increase their incomes. This required considerable stress, but the result was worth the effort. The Internet portal FinRussia offers to get acquainted with the rating of the richest Russian businessmen.
Alexey Mordashov, the leading shareholder of Severstal, occupies the first place in this list. His fortune reaches $19.2 billion.
The second place is given to Vladimir Potanin, the president of Norilsk Nickel, whose fortune is estimated at $17.9 billion.
The third place in the FinRussia rating is given to Vladimir Lisin, the chairman and the majority shareholder of Novolipetsk or NLMK. The size of its capital is $16.4 billion.
The fourth place in the list of the richest people in Russia is occupied by Leonid Mikhelson, the head of Novatek. His fortune reaches $16.1 billion.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Renova Group ViktorVekselberg closes the list of top five wealthiest Russian citizens. His capital is estimated at $15.8 billion.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
