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Roman Abramovich is our VIP of the week

Born on 24^th October, 1966 in Saratov, Russia (then Soviet Union), Roman Arkadievich Abramovich is an inspiring billionaire and celebrity who has tremendous impact on European soccer and Russian politics. He’s generally referred to as a Russian oligarch. Forbes Magazine listed him in March 2006 as the richest Russian, second richest person in the UK and the eleventh richest person in the world. Roman Abramovich’s wealth was then estimated to worth $18.2 billion. Each other person on that list was at least 10 years older than him. The high profile, charismatic and flamboyant Roman Abramovich is famous in sports as the owner of Chelsea F.C., an English Premiership soccer club.