Vladimir Potanin
Vladimir Potanin is a prominent Russian businessman and billionaire, known for his extensive investments in the mining and metals industry, particularly as the CEO of Interros, an investment company with significant stakes in Norilsk Nickel, one of the world's largest producers of nickel and palladium. He has played a key role in the Russian economy since the 1990s and is often recognized for his influence in the oligarch class that emerged during the post-Soviet era. Potanin's wealth has seen significant fluctuations due to changes in global market conditions and political landscapes, and he has been in the news recently due to a notable increase in his net worth amid improved relations between Russia and the United States.
Born on Jan 03, 1961 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 199,314 | $1,500,000 | 2,075$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,740 | $68,000 | 45$ |
| Totals | 3 | 148,209,347 | 202,054 | $1,568,000 | 2,120$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Croatia:
Vladimir Potanin is mentioned as a Russian oligarch whose assets are affected by sanctions.
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Russia:
Vladimir Potanin's company Interros acquired a 9.95% stake in Yandex.
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Russia:
Vladimir Potanin is the owner of 'Interros', which holds a stake in the consortium acquiring Russian assets of 'Yandex'.
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Russia:
Vladimir Potanin is considered the richest Russian with a wealth of $30 billion.
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Russia:
Vladimir Potanin described the court's decision as a lesson for Norilsk Nickel and promised a more serious approach to environmental issues.
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Russia:
Vladimir Potanin, the head of Norilsk Nickel, stated that Russian businesses have adapted to Western sanctions despite their negative impact.
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Kazakhstan:
Vladimir Potanin's wealth also saw a significant increase amid the warming relations.
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