Alisher Usmanov
Alisher Usmanov is a prominent Russian businessman and billionaire, known for his extensive investments in various sectors, including telecommunications, metals, and technology. He was born on September 9, 1953, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Usmanov has made a name for himself as one of the wealthiest individuals in Russia, with a net worth estimated at $13.4 billion according to Forbes. He has also been involved in high-profile legal battles concerning media narratives and sanctions imposed by the European Union. Recently, he won a lawsuit against the German newspaper Tagesspiegel, which had published unverified claims about his wealth and connections, highlighting his ongoing influence and the complexities surrounding his business dealings in Europe.
Born on Sep 09, 1953 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Russia | 4 | 5.75 | 0.24% | +20% | 144,104,080 | 407,361 | $1,500,000 | 4,240$ |
| Totals | 4 | 144,104,080 | 407,361 | $1,500,000 | 4,240$ |
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Recent Mentions
Russia:
Before leading VK, Boris Dobrodeev worked at Alisher Usmanov's USM Holdings.
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Russia:
Alisher Usmanov is the founder of USM Holdings, where Boris Dobrodeev worked before joining VK.
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Russia:
Alisher Usmanov is the owner of USM Holdings, where Boris Dobrodeev worked before joining VK.
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Russia:
The EU court is likely to side with Italy in the dispute over the freezing of assets placed in a trust associated with Alisher Usmanov.
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Russia:
Alisher Usmanov was the main owner of Mail.ru Group, which acquired shares of VKontakte.
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Russia:
Alisher Usmanov was the main owner of Mail.ru Group, which acquired shares of VKontakte.
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Taiwan:
USM, the holding company of Alisher Usmanov, paid £30 million for an exclusive option on naming rights for the new stadium in 2020.
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Serbia:
Alisher Usmanov is mentioned as a Russian oligarch that Viktor Orban wants removed from the sanctions list.
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Uzbekistan:
Alisher Usmanov was initially listed as a representative of Uzbekistan but was later changed to Russia.
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Ukraine:
Alisher Usmanov is listed among the richest in Uzbekistan.
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