Time does not spare anyone, and both rich and poor are equal before the old woman with the scythe. But if the death of a poor person is noticed only by his family or pet, then the death of a rich person is a completely different story. And the point here is not at all in the personal qualities of the deceased, but in who will he leave the inheritance to?
It is this question that the experts of the Russian Forbes decided to clarify, having compiled a rating of the heirs of the richest parents in Russia in 2019. In total, the list included 48 people, the total number of factories, newspapers, steamers of which is estimated at 238 billion dollars. And, unlike the billionaires themselves, Forbes does not distinguish between beloved and unloved offspring, and divides the state of the parents into all the children in the family.
10. Victor Rashnikov
Heirs: Tatiana, Olga
Share in inheritance: $ 4.6 billion
For a long time, Viktor's eldest daughter, Tatyana, worked for her father's company, but for unknown reasons, two years ago, they parted ways. Nevertheless, she retained her seat on the board of directors of the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works.
Now Tatiana is independently engaged in the construction business. And the youngest daughter remained with the pope as a financial director. Viktor Rashnikov himself is proud of both the business acumen of his heirs and the fact that they "have formed as real personalities." Whatever that means.
9. Leonid Fedun
Heirs: Leonid, Ekaterina
Share in inheritance: $ 4.6 billion
Unlike many participants in the ranking of the richest heirs in Russia, Leonid's children have already tasted a little bit of their father's wealth. In the fall of last year, Leonid presented them with shares totaling $ 17 million.
Since then, the share price has only increased, but it remains unclear whether children can buy and sell them, or whether they are in a charitable foundation like a golden parachute in case of circumstances.
As usual among the Russian elite, Fedun's children prefer to spend time abroad. The elder manages an elite hotel, while the younger married a football manager who is currently out of work.
8.Andrey Kozitsin
Heiress: Maria
Share in inheritance: $ 4.6 billion
Little is known about the future billionaire heiress. Four years ago, Maria graduated from high school with a gold medal and entered the Higher School of Economics, where she is currently studying. True, she does not shine with success in training - her average mark is 6.7 on a ten-point system.
7. Victor Vekselberg
Heirs: Irina, Alexander
Share in inheritance: $ 5.9 billion
Despite the sanctioned present of his father, the activities of Victor's future heirs are closely connected with the United States.
Victor's eldest daughter, Irina, lived and worked in this country for a long time, worked in the financial field. However, she unexpectedly returned to her historical homeland, where she is establishing Russian-Chinese commercial relations.
But the son is in no hurry to return, invests his father's money in American projects and in his free time sells new and used luxury cars. Alexander is now on good terms with his father, although they also had friction.Once Vekselberg Jr. complained that his dad did not give him some measly 3 thousand dollars for a racing kart, and he himself dumped 100 million dollars for a collection of Faberge eggs.
6.Andrey Melnichenko
Heirs: Tara, Adrian
Share in inheritance: $ 6.8 billion
The Russian "king of coal and fertilizers" acquired heirs quite recently. His eldest daughter, Tara, was born just seven years ago, while Adrian was born in 2017. Despite such a young age, they are already traveling around Europe with their parents, moving from one luxurious mansion to another on their exclusive designer yacht.
Very little is known about Melnichenko's son and daughter; parents strictly monitor that not a single photograph of their children is leaked to the press.
5. Gennady Timchenko
Heirs: Natalia, Ksenia, Ivan
Share in inheritance: $ 6.8 billion
The name of Timchenko's eldest daughter is rarely mentioned in the press. It is only known that Natalia studied in England, received an Oxford diploma in English literature, but decided to return to Russia. They say that she is engaged in cinema, but for many years no one has heard of her.
But the youngest daughter, Ksenia, is a more public figure. She married another wealthy heir - Gleb Frank - and is actively involved in business and charity.
Son Ivan studies at the University of Geneva, studies international relations.
Timchenko himself has repeatedly argued that he does not really need billions and at any moment he is ready to transfer them free of charge, that is, for nothing, to the state, personally into the hands of Vladimir Vladimirovich. True, representatives of not only gold, but brilliant youth are unlikely to be happy with such a decision of the pope.
4. Iskander Makhmudov
Heir: Jahangir Makhmudov
Share in inheritance: $ 7 billion
Unlike many other oligarchs, Iskander appears to be systematically preparing his son to rule his empire. The "golden boy" studied in England, worked for a couple of years in America, and then dad took him under his wing. And he was first assigned to the board of directors of the mining production of UMMC-Holding, and then to the Chelyabinsk zinc plant as a deputy director.
And recently he entrusted Jahangir with another important position - the head of the company for the provision of digital technologies for the heavy industry of Russia. Among the clients, of course, are the factories of Makhmudov Sr.
It seems that the son and father are really close and often do what they love together - hunting.
3. Vladimir Lisin
Heirs: Dmitry, Yuri, Anastasia
Share in inheritance: $ 7.6 billion
Once in the dashing 90s, Vladimir's country house burned down. Sensing trouble, the billionaire sent the children abroad and since then has kept their whereabouts in the strictest confidence.
The sons grew up safely, but the habit of restraint remained. They do not disclose any information about their personal life, and communicate with the press briefly and through intermediaries.
It is curious that Vladimir did not allow his eldest son to visit his metallurgical plant NLMK, because he did not have a specialized education. So Dmitry moves from one company to another, specializing mainly in logistics and media.
And the youngest, it seems, lost hope for his father's capital, and started his own company, which teaches other rich people how to properly manage money.
Anastasia is still too young to participate in management dramas. So far, she is intensely gnawing the granite of science at Moscow State University.
2. Leonid Mikhelson
Heiress: Victoria
Share in inheritance: $ 12.2 billion
The only daughter in one of richest families in Russia more interested in art than chasing a long dollar. She leads a quiet, almost reclusive life, does not give interviews, is not involved in scandals.
Leonid created several charitable foundations and one art gallery for Victoria. There she patronizes orphans and young and contemporary artists. Her efforts in the field of art were recognized by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, providing Michelson with a chair on the board of trustees.
However, "money" genes seem to be gradually gaining the upper hand over serving the muses. Last year, Victoria was spotted at a construction site, and her dad gave her his own construction company.
According to unofficial data, Leonid has a son from his mistress Olga Eskova, born either in 2006 or in 2007. It is not known whether he will claim part of the Russian gas billionaire's fortune in the future.
1. Vagit Alekperov
Heir: Yusuf
Share in inheritance: $ 21.8 billion
The richest heir in Russia is the only child in the family, so he does not face a war for his father's huge fortune.
Despite his youth, 29-year-old Yusuf is already transporting oil with might and main (not personally, of course, but owns shares in an oil transportation company) and sells cars.
Unlike many other young Russian billionaires, Yusuf did not get an important position at one of his father's businesses right after his studies. At the age of 22, he was sent to Siberia, only not into exile, but to work at NGDU Povkhneft, first as a production operator, and then as a production engineer. As Alekperov Sr. explained, his son had to walk the path to the top of Lukoil from the very beginning, as Vagit himself once did.
Interestingly, the will on Yusuf is formalized in such a way that he will receive his father's block of shares, but he will not be able to sell even a small part of it. Therefore, the stability of Lukoil in the future does not raise questions.