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 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 6,449 | $38,000 | 34$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 15,767 | $108,000 | 97$ |
| Totals | 2 | 24,775,598 | 22,216 | $146,000 | 131$ |
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Ecuador:
Vladímir Potanin is an oligarch who created a foundation that invests in the technology company Neiry.
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Paraguay:
Vladímir Potanin is an oligarch in the metal industry and a founder of a foundation that invests in Neiry.
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Russia:
Vladimir Potanin, the head of Interros and president of Norilsk Nickel, stated that the strengthened ruble hinders the conquest of new markets.
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Russia:
Vladimir Potanin was the top billionaire in Russia for the year, with his wealth increasing by $736 million.
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Russia:
Vladimir Potanin is the president of Interros and Norilsk Nickel, with a notable increase in wealth.
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Russia:
Vladimir Potanin's wealth grew considerably, reflecting his success in business.
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Croatia:
Vladimir Potanin is a Russian oligarch whose assets were affected by the sanctions imposed by the United States.
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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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