- Billionaire Roman Abramovich was once the richest man in Russia.
- Today, estimates of his net worth range from $11.6 billion to $14.1 billion.
- The billionaireowns UK's Chelseasoccer team as well as stakes in steel giant Evraz and mining company Norilsk Nickel.
- From superyachts and private jets to chateaus on the French Riviera, here's how Abramovich spends his billions.
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, owner of the UK's Chelsea soccer team, is known for his mind-boggling collection of superyachts, luxury cars, private planes, and lavish homes around the world.
The Wall Street Journal once nicknamed his global collection of extravagant possessions "The Roman Empire."
Once the richest man in Russia, Abramovich has amassed a vast personal fortune. The 51-year-old billionaire is the largest shareholder of Evraz, Russia's second-biggest steelmaker, and also owns stakes in the world's largest producer of refined nickel, according to Bloomberg.
In 2008, Abramovich's wealth peaked at $23.5 billion, Forbes reported. Today, estimates for his net worth vary greatly, from $11.6 billion to $14.1 billion.
Here's how Abramovich spends his billions.
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Roman Abramovich is a Russian billionaire with an estimated net worth between $11.6 billion and $14.1 billion.
Once the richest man in Russia, Abramovich's net worth peaked in 2008 at $23.5 billion.
Source: Forbes
The 51-year-old billionaire became a high-profile figure in Britain after he acquired Chelsea Football Club in 2003.
Source: Bloomberg
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