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Alisher Usmanov
Alisher Burkhanovich Usmanov is a Russian-Uzbek billionaire. Usmanov is the 149th richest person in the world according to Forbes, with a net worth of $16.8 billion, largely due to his stake in USM Holdings, in which Usmanov holds less than 50%.
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business · Uzbek-Russian businessman and investor (born 1953) · businessperson · entrepreneur · investor · functionary · patron of the arts · also Alisher Usmanov, Alisher Burkhanovich Usmanov, Alisher B. Usmanov, Usmanov
Born 9 September 1953 · Q503147
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2026· 10 entries
“I replied that I liked his joke.”
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“I believe I took the right decision and do not intend to reverse it.”
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“His bosses told him he was to accept a bribe from a guy involved in contraband so as to catch him red-handed. The point was to prosecute him for bribery. Nasimov told me that since the guy knew we were friends he might try to pass me the money.”
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“The Safronov allegation is a startling and unbelievable insinuation with no basis in truth. I consider any insinuation on this as an untruth of a highly provocative nature.”
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“The decision on my complete discharge was taken by the supreme court, not by the president. I have no relationship with President Karimov.”
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“Now he is a completely changed man: he is very resolute.”
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The court of Frankfurt am Main upheld the claim of the Lürssen shipyard and ruled that the Dilbar yacht could not be considered frozen under the EU sanctions regime, and the authorities failed to prove that Usmanov or hi
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The Hamburg Regional Court ruled in favor of Alisher Usmanov in his lawsuit against the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
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In March 2026, one of the world's largest cultural and educational complexes dedicated to the history of Islam - the Center for Islamic Civilization - opened in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with major funding from Alisher Usmanov.
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2025· 3 entries
Business Wire: Alisher Usmanov Wins Legal Case Against Luxembourg’s Largest Media Group, Says Law Firm Rechtsanwälte Steinhöfel
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The Regional Court of Hamburg ruled that the statement that Alisher Usmanov is the owner of the yacht Dilbar is false and prohibited its dissemination
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The EU Council removed Ismailova from the sanctions list
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2024· 2 entries
Yahoo! Sports: Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov re-elected president of fencing's governing body
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The Guardian: Money talks as oligarch Alisher Usmanov moves to regain control of fencing | Philippe Auclair
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2023· 7 entries
The court considered the application of Usmanov's lawyers requesting to stop illegal retention of property seized during the searches and ordered to return it to its owners
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The Guardian: Everton owner received £400m from Alisher Usmanov companies, documents suggest
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The Guardian: Carlo Ancelotti held talks over Everton bonus fund with Alisher Usmanov
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In a victory for Usmanov, the Land Court in Frankfurt am Main invalidated and annulled search orders at properties that German prosecutors linked to Usmanov: villas on Lake Tegernsee, an apartment in the outskirts of Fra
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CNBC: U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on financial network linked to Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov
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The Guardian: Questions mount over Alisher Usmanov’s links with Everton FC
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Also resigned from the board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
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2022· 13 entries
The Guardian: German police raid villa linked to Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov
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The Guardian: Sister of oligarch Alisher Usmanov removed from EU sanctions list
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Usmanov and Viner divorced
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The Guardian: Decision on lifting EU sanctions against Alisher Usmanov and sisters expected soon
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The Guardian: German police seize superyacht owned by Alisher Usmanov’s sister
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The EU included Gulbakhor Ismailova in the sanctions list, citing an investigation by the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany, which allegedly established that Usmanov "transferred assets", including the Dilbar yac
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The Guardian: Alisher Usmanov’s assets may be out of reach of sanctions regime
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Yahoo: Who is Alisher Usmanov, the sanctioned Russian billionaire said to be one of Putin's 'favorite oligarchs'?
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The Guardian: Alisher Usmanov: ex-fencer who ‘solves Putin’s business problems’
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Forbes reported that German authorities allegedly "seized" Dilbar as a yacht belonging to Alisher Usmanov
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autoevolution: What It Costs to Fuel Alisher Usmanov's Yacht, Dilbar? Enough to Buy a Smaller Yacht
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Usmanov’s representatives stated that this aircraft does not belong to him and is held in an irrevocable trust
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Including that of the Dilbar yacht, must be returned to their owners
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2021· 3 entries
USM and Metalloinvest announced plans to construct one of the world's largest Hot-briquetted iron eco-plants in Kursk Oblast to supply greener products used to make steel amid a growing focus to clean up the industry
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Usmanov was re-elected by acclamation to a fourth term
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The Sunday Times named Usmanov the most generous philanthropist on its Rich List, donating more than £4
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2020· 4 entries
Usmanov said in an interview with the Financial Times that he will leave his assets to his family and USM management: "Many people have helped me
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And 2021, Usmanov topped the list of contributors to causes related to COVID-19 among the participants of The Sunday Times Rich List with donations Russia, Uzbekistan and Italy of £134
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Baikal Mining Company (rebranded to Udokan copper) began strip mining at the Udokan mine, which had been untouched since 1949 due to the site's remoteness and extreme weather conditions
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MegaFon expanded their commercial agreement with Everton to become the main sponsor of the women's team
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2019· 2 entries
Reported net worth: $12.6B (as of 2019).
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MegaFon became the sleeve sponsor for the men's training wear of Everton and its official matchday presenting partner
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2018· 3 entries
Awarded Dostyk Order of grade I (2018).
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Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class (2018).
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US Senators Marco Rubio, Roger Wicker, Lindsey Graham, and Cory Gardner called on the Trump administration to sanction Usmanov alleged is his corruption and bribery of Russian government officials
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2017· 4 entries
Awarded honorary citizen of Kazan (2017).
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Published video “Алишер Усманов против Алексея Навального-2”.
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Published video “Алишер Усманов против Алексея Навального”.
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Alisher Usmanov left The Sister Trust
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2016· 3 entries
Awarded Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2016).
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Awarded Decoration "For Beneficence" (2016).
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The German shipyard Lürssen built the Dilbar yacht
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2015· 1 entry
It was announced that USM invested the equivalent of US$100 million in the Eastern European eSports team Virtus
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2014· 4 entries
Awarded Order of Alexander Nevsky (2014).
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Usmanov received the Order of Alexander Nevsky for his community and charitable activities
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Ivan Tavrin acquired Pavel Durov's shares in Vk
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His retirement was implemented as he stepped down from active management positions, as well as shifted focus to philanthropic activities, including promoting the development of Uzbekistan, and sports
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2013· 5 entries
Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class (2013).
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Was awarded the Order for Service to the Fatherland IV class in recognition of his services to the state, as well as his community and charitable activities
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Usmanov invested $100 million in Apple
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Kovalsky returned to Kommersant, where he worked until his death from cancer in 2019
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It was remained USM Holdings after a merger with assets from Andrei Skoch and Farhad Moshiri
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2012· 5 entries
Boris Berezovsky claimed that Usmanov was given Sutton Place as part of a business deal, a claim that Usmanov denied
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Usmanov announced plans to retire once he reached the “age of the prophet” (63 years old)
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Usmanov spent as much as $500 million to buy an Airbus A340, which he named Bourkhan, after his father
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Usmanov hired London-based public relations firm RLM Finsbury to edit Usmanov's article on English Wikipedia to remove information on Usmanov's criminal convictions and controversies
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Russian Forbes named Usmanov Philanthropist of the Year
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2011· 4 entries
Awarded Dostyk Order of grade II (2011).
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Usmanov received the Order "Dostyk" (Friendship) 2nd degree of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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DST Global made a $400 million investment in Twitter for 5% of the company
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In 2011, Usmanov received the Order "Dostyk" (Friendship) 2nd degree of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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2009· 1 entry
Mark Zuckerberg solicited investments in Facebook from Russian investors at a meeting brokered by Goldman Sachs
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2008· 7 entries
Awarded Commendation of the Government of Russia (2008).
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Awarded Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour (2008).
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Usmanov became acquainted with Yuri Milner, and soon became a shareholder of DST Global and VK (VK)
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And the Pre-Raphaelites exhibition in 2013
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With 66 votes to 61 for incumbent president René Roch
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Metalloinvest bought the Udokan licence for $500mn, which was discovered in Soviet times and proved to be one of the world's largest copper deposit
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Usmanov bought Beechwood House, a Grade II listed Regency property in 4
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2006· 1 entry
Usmanov founded "Art, Science and Sport" Charity Fund
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2004· 4 entries
Awarded Order of Honour (2004).
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Usmanov bought the Grade I listed Tudor mansion Sutton Place set in 120 hectares (300 acres) in Surrey, which he bought for £10 million in 2004
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According to presidential decree No. 365 of 17 March 2004, Usmanov was awarded with a Medal of Honor of Russia.
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Usmanov acquired 13% of Corus Group (later Tata Steel Europe), borrowing $49
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2002· 1 entry
Usmanov had acquired shares in Gazprom Investholding through his controlled company, thus effectively "selling state-owned assets to himself
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2000· 1 entry
Underwent political rehabilitation by the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan, which ruled that the case against him was trumped up and no crime had been committed
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1999· 1 entry
Usmanov co-founded Metalloinvest with Vasily Anisimov to make acquisitions in the metal industry
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1997· 2 entries
Studied at Finance University under the Government of the Russian Federation (1997).
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Studied at Academy of Finance (1997).
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1986· 1 entry
“common judicial practice in the USSR”
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1980· 1 entry
“You are trying to turn the acquaintance of any Russian with members of the KGB into a crime. This is simply not appropriate.”
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1976· 1 entry
Studied at Moscow State Institute of International Relations (1970–1976).
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1953· 1 entry
Born 1953-09-09.
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