Suleiman Kerimov



Suleiman Abusaidovich Kerimov, Lezgin, born March 12, 1966 in Derbent, Dagestan, USSR, is a Russian businessman, investor and politician. Since 2008, Kerimov has represented the Republic of Dagestan in the Federation Council of Russia.

Forbes magazine describes Kerimov as one of the most private Russian billionaires, who has not given a single interview over 20 years in business. Moscow Times quoted a former deputy editor of Forbes Magazine Russia Kirill Vishnepolsky as describing Kerimov as a "Russian Warren Buffet" for a similarly astute investment style.

In 2006 Kerimov was listed among the world's 100 richest people and as Russia's eighth richest man ranked by Forbes. He had a net worth of $6.9 billion as of 2014, with the previous years' net worth estimated at $7.1 billion (2013) and $6.5 billion (2012). In 2015 Kerimov was listed as the 18th wealthiest person in Russia.
 

Suleiman Kerimov, Yuri Milner and Leonid Blavatnik burned down on investments in Snapchat

Business14.12.2017

As it became known to The Bell, Suleiman Kerimov, who is accused of tax fraud in France, before the IPO of instant messenger Snapchat invested in his actions. For investors, this company has become the main disappointment of the year.

Prosecutor General Yury Chaika is upset by the arrest of Suleiman Kerimov

Officials12.12.2017

According to Mr. Chaika, it is impossible to arrest Russian officials abroad.

The secret budget of the Putin system goes to Nice

Governance07.12.2017

Many wealthy gentlemen in Russia can still earn money, but they do not want to live any more. And they keep the suitcases with cash ready.

Suleiman Kerimov illegally imported into France from 500 to 750 million euros

Crime05.12.2017

Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov created in France a system of laundering illegally imported capital to this country. This was stated on Monday by the prosecutor of Nice, Jean-Michel Prêtre (Jean-Michel Prêtre).

Prokhorov and Gref wrote Makron a letter in defense of Kerimov

Society04.12.2017

Thirteen Russian knights of the Order of the Legion of Honor spoke in support of Senator Suleiman Kerimov, who in France is accused of tax evasion and money laundering.

Suleiman Kerimov underpaid in France 400 million euros of taxes

Society30.11.2017

The scandalous Russian oligarch became one step closer to a long prison sentence with confiscation of all property.

Suleiman Kerimov released for 5 million euros

Society23.11.2017

The senator was charged with money laundering and tax evasion, and was also banned from leaving France.

French prosecutors accused Kerimov of money laundering

Society23.11.2017

Avoidance of prison to the Russian senator was helped by a pledge of 5 million euros.

The media learned about the essence of the claims of the French siloviki to Suleiman Kerimov

Society22.11.2017

Kerimov's detention is connected with suspicion of tax evasion for property on the Cote d'Azur in France, write Reuters and the Financial Times.

Suleiman Kerimov collateralized a controlling stake in Polyus to Sberbank

Business31.07.2017

This is necessary to fulfill credit obligations to the bank in the amount of $6.2 billion.

Said Kerimov transfers his debts from Cyprus to Jersey

Business30.07.2017

His PGIL pledged 51% of Polyus to Sberbank.

The most expensive planes of Russian oligarchs

Business26.06.2017

What the Russian oligarchs use to move their bodies around the world.

When length matters

Society23.05.2017

How Roman Abramovich, Alisher Usmanov and other Russian billionaires buy and sell luxury yachts.

Kerimov will sell Sukhoi Log to the Chinese

Business14.04.2017

Fosun Group intends to acquire a blocking stake in "Polyus Gold".

Alexander Mamut has bought Cinema Park

Business30.03.2017

The businessman prepares the merge of the Russian largest cinema chains.

Rybolovlev invested in batteries

Business22.03.2017

The former owner of Uralkali Dmitry Rybolovlev invested 35 million Swiss francs in the startup Alevo, engaged in the development of industrial electricity storage technologies.

Polyus gives away extra gold

Business17.03.2017

Ivan Kulakov got the control over Nezhdaninskoye.

Searches were conducted in France at the "Kerimov's villa"

Business14.03.2017

The French police suspect that the real owner of the mansion is a Russian billionaire.

Suleiman Kerimov has exhausted his luck

Business13.03.2017

Oligarch Karimov could change his assets in Russia for a peaceful old age in Europe.

From Kerimov to Potanin: 10 billionaires who received the most cash in 2016

Business27.02.2017

Sale of assets and dividends earned them about $12.4 billion of revenues in 2016. 

Melnichenko's mega-yacht was arrested in Gibraltar for a €15.3 million claim

Society20.02.2017

The lawyers of Nobiskrug shipyard have filed a lawsuit against the customer of the yacht for breach of contract.

Suleiman Kerimov gave his son an airport

Business15.02.2017

The senator is actively making over the business assets to his 21-year-old heir Said Kerimov.

Karimov's Polyus warned of the risk of loss of Sukhoi Log due to sanctions

Business30.01.2017

Said Kerimov's Polyus, which recently received a license to develop Russia's largest gold deposit of Sukhoi Log, warned investors about the risk of losing it. This can happen in the case of the new Western sanctions against its partner in the project, Rostec. 

Yuri Trutnev used Alrosa for himself

Officials17.01.2017

A Russian official has become a diamond tycoon and a billionaire.

Antinational ranking: Kerimovs' Polyus

Business30.12.2016

The owners of Polyus have a special day. With the leave of the Fitch rating agency from Russia, Kerimov will have less unsatisfactory investment assessments.   

Suleiman Kerimov sells football slaves

Society28.12.2016

FC Anji was plagued by Giner and other scavengers.

VTB wants to mine gold

Business23.12.2016

Joint venture of the bank and businessman Ibrahim Palankoev filed an application for participation in the auction for the sale of the license for the deposit Sukhoy Log.

Art of investing into power

Business27.09.2016

Why the Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev belives that the island of Skorpios, Cyprus and Monaco are three places in the world where he can do whatever he wants.