The number of individuals on the list continues to grow despite Western sanctions The number of Russian billionaires has grown over the past year despite Western sanctions aimed at destabilizing the country’s economy, according to the Forbes World’s Billionaires List. The annual ranking added 15 new Russian names in 2025 to reach a record total of 146. Russia’s new billionaires come from different backgrounds and include self-made entrepreneurs and heirs. The industries represented span coal,