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An unfinished 168-foot superyacht abandoned in 2007 just sold after going up for auction with bids starting at $1.5 million — see inside the 40% complete yacht

• An unfinished superyacht abandoned just before the Great Recession was up for auction starting at $1.5 million.
• The 168-foot motoryacht could cost between $16 million to $25 million to complete.
• Take a look at the nearly half-finished motoryacht that was just sold on November 15.

The auction for a 168-foot superyacht starting at only $1.5 million — an absolute steal — has officially closed.

The catch? It's only about 40% finished and the winning bidder is now responsible for bringing the 168-foot Trinity Tri-Deck yacht to life.

The final sales price of the vessel, sold through Boathouse Auctions, is not public.

But Jack Mahoney, a director at Boathouse Auctions, told Insider in an email that there were 32 interested groups that resulted in three final bids.

And both the buyer and seller were ultimately "pleased with the outcome," Mahoney said.

Yacht and boat sales have continued to skyrocket throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with some ultra-luxury yachts selling for millions of dollars above their initial asking price.

Source: Insider

And the ultra-wealthy's demand for luxury homes at sea has yet to slow down.

Superyacht sales hit a record high in 2021 even as manufacturers struggled to keep up with demand amid supply chain and staffing problems.

This incomplete yacht may not be turnkey like the other vessels that have been sold during superyacht market's boom, but at least it is semi-customizable.

The previous owner of the 168-foot Trinity was formerly owner of the now-defunct luxury yacht-building company Trinity Yachts.

In the face of the Great Recession, the project was abandoned in 2007 when it was only 40% complete.

Since then, the half-finished semi-displacement yacht had been stuck in storage where it was regularly checked.

After several years, the vessel was finally put up for auction on Boathouse Auctions starting at a cool $1.5 million …

… a bargain compared to other — albeit complete — superyachts.

For now, the motoryacht is just a nearly completed shell of its potential (the aluminum hull and superstructure are about 95% done).

But picture its potential as a six-stateroom, four-deck yacht with luxurious amenities like an elevator.

Of the six staterooms, four for guests and two for the crew.

The customizable yacht can also accommodate spaces like a galley, formal dining area, owner's lounge …

… deck with a 12-person dining table …

… several salons, and an outdoor lounge on the sun deck.

It obviously wouldn't be a luxury superyacht without a large sun deck.

The current owner can build out this lounge by adding a bar, dinette, outdoor galley, and more lounge seats to create the perfect space to bask under the afternoon sun.

And when it's time to cool off in the water, the owners can head to the garage for access to toys like jet skis and a jet tender.

Along with the half-complete motoryacht, the highest bidder also received several parts like engines and a watertight door …

… as well as some help from the original Trinity Yacht's design and engineering team.

When it's finally complete, the home at sea will be able to hit up to 23 knots with a less than eight-foot draft.

But to finish the project, its owner will have to cough up at least $16 million for lower-end finishes, according to estimates from shipyards in Greece and Turkey, Mahoney, told Insider in October.

If they want top-of-the-line amenities, the project could cost upwards of $25 million.

To compare, buying a new yacht of this similar size could cost over $35 million, according to the 168-foot Trinity 2007's listing page.

Source: Boathouse Auctions 

The unfinished yacht was likely far from inexpensive …

… but with time, patience, and a few extra supplies, the yacht's new owner could find themselves saving close to $20 million.

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This Abandoned 267-Foot Superyacht Has Links to a Russian Oligarch. Now It’s Heading to Auction.

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“A notice to the newspapers and other media will be published for a period of 10 days, notifying the sale of the Alfa Nero vessel in order to satisfy the requirements under the law for a forced sale,” a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda read. “If the owner fails to claim the vessel within that time period, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will sell it to the highest bidder.”

Delivered in 2007 by Oceanco, Alfa Nero features a striking exterior by Nuvolari Lenard and interior styling by Alberto Pinto that together have landed the yacht a number of awards. The beautiful behemoth notably features six staterooms, accommodation for 28 crew, a hydraulically operated pool and a large helipad aft. Alfa Nero was sold in 2011 to its current owner with an asking price of $115 million, according to Marine Industry News . The Guardian has previously reported that the yacht is linked to the Russian oligarch (and Putin ally) Andrey Guryev.

The Antigua and Barbuda government reportedly consulted with the US authorities prior to taking the action. During a media briefing, Information Minister Melford Nicholas told reporters that any proceeds from the sale of Alfa Nero would remain in the Antiguan government’s hands, but the US could request access to the funds in the future.

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• Published : 13:32 ET, Jul 26 2024
• Updated : 19:13 ET, Jul 26 2024
• Published : Invalid Date,

A SUPERYACHT that was seized for its links to Vladimir Putin's crony Andrey Guryev has finally been sold - but for less than half its original value.

Mystery surrounds the identity of the Alfa Nero ' vessel's buyer but the boat worth an estimated $105 million (£81.5m) went for a measly $40 million (£31m)

The 82-metre luxury yacht was abandoned by Caribbean island Antigua for over two years before its confiscation in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine .

The move came as part of a series of sanctions faced by Russian oligarchs following the onset of the deadly war.

Ronald Sanders, Antigua & Barbuda’s ambassador to the US could not name the yacht 's new owner due to a confidentiality agreement.

This comes after Sanders gave potential owners up to 10 days to claim the vessel.

He said: "If the owner fails to claim the vessel within that time period, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will sell it to the highest bidder."

Former owner of the superyacht, which boasts a 40ft infinity pool among other glamorous features is oligarch Andrey Guryev, 64.

He made his huge £8bn fortune from a Russian fertiliser company PhosAgro but was hit by sanctions by the US, Britain and the EU in 2022.

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt tried to buy the Alfa Nero for $67.6 million at an auction before he knew of its haunting past.

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But Guryev's daughter Yulia claimed ownership of the high-end vessel, triggering an arduous legal dispute.

However, billionaire dad Guryev denied ownership, but was caught out by the US Treasury Department - which claimed PhosAgro's former boss bought the boat for $120 million in 2014.

It was registered with a company in the British Virgin Islands and listed Yulia as a beneficiary before being docked at Falmouth Harbour in Saint Paul Parish, Antigua.

Oligarch Guryev's personal fortune is thought to be $9.3 billion (£7.2bn) despite being subject to US, UK and EU sanctions.

Broker Richard Higgins, who is representing the undisclosed buyer, told Fortune magazine : "They needed to get the boat sold."

Higgins let slip that the superyacht's new owner was European and is likely to put the Alfa Nero on the charter market.

The Alfa Nero is just one of several superyachts affected, with a growing number of  oligarchs moving their yachts  into no extradition waters shorty after Putin waged war on Ukraine .

The vessel was built back in 2007 and won several awards for its design, which includes a staircase that wraps around a glass lift shaft.

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• Published : 18:32, 26 Jul 2024
• Updated : 0:13, 27 Jul 2024
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A SUPERYACHT that was seized for its links to Vladimir Putin's crony Andrey Guryev has finally been sold - but for less than half its original value.

Mystery surrounds the identity of the Alfa Nero ' vessel's buyer but the boat worth an estimated $105 million (£81.5m) went for a measly $40 million (£31m)

The 82-metre luxury yacht was abandoned by Caribbean island Antigua for over two years before its confiscation in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine .

The move came as part of a series of sanctions faced by Russian oligarchs following the onset of the deadly war.

Ronald Sanders, Antigua & Barbuda’s ambassador to the US could not name the yacht 's new owner due to a confidentiality agreement.

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He said: "If the owner fails to claim the vessel within that time period, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will sell it to the highest bidder."

Former owner of the superyacht, which boasts a 40ft infinity pool among other glamorous features is oligarch Andrey Guryev, 64.

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But Guryev's daughter Yulia claimed ownership of the high-end vessel, triggering an arduous legal dispute.

However, billionaire dad Guryev denied ownership, but was caught out by the US Treasury Department - which claimed PhosAgro's former boss bought the boat for $120 million in 2014.

It was registered with a company in the British Virgin Islands and listed Yulia as a beneficiary before being docked at Falmouth Harbour in Saint Paul Parish, Antigua.

Oligarch Guryev's personal fortune is thought to be $9.3 billion (£7.2bn) despite being subject to US, UK and EU sanctions.

Broker Richard Higgins, who is representing the undisclosed buyer, told Fortune magazine : "They needed to get the boat sold."

Higgins let slip that the superyacht's new owner was European and is likely to put the Alfa Nero on the charter market.

The Alfa Nero is just one of several superyachts affected, with a growing number of  oligarchs moving their yachts  into no extradition waters shorty after Putin waged war on Ukraine .

The vessel was built back in 2007 and won several awards for its design, which includes a staircase that wraps around a glass lift shaft.

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For yacht designers, there’s nothing better than a big commission. But what happens when your dream project doesn’t make the water?   Charlotte Hogarth-Jones speaks to four leading designers as they discuss the fate of superyacht projects that never left the shipyard...

PROJECT MARS

Studio H2 Yacht Design

Progress made Two years – the team were about to lay the keel

H2 Yacht Design: "Our involvement in Project Mars began while we were doing some refit work for a client. Towards the end of the job, I realised that there must be another project in the offing – but, for whatever reason, we hadn’t been invited to pitch for it.

"I had a word with the captain, who gave me a sense of what the owner was looking for, and I worked up some designs that I hoped I’d be able to show the client at the Monaco Yacht Show. Try as I might, however, I couldn’t get access to him. I was sitting in this café, feeling dejected, when across the road I caught sight of him, with his captain. I immediately ran over and asked if I could show him my ideas and, as luck would have it, he loved them. He basically pulled the plug on the other designer right there and then.

"Most clients were nervous about committing to this look in case it was just a trend. Now they’re everywhere! In terms of interiors, he was very into the idea of a clean, modern Scandinavian feel, but with a natural palette and some signature pieces based around nature, such as tree root coffee tables from Chista.

"About a year later, Fincantieri marketed the project for sale – it came close a few times with subtle variations, but the demand for such radical yachts is not as high as you might imagine, and an agreement could never quite be made."

For us, the story has a happy ending, as one day, six or seven years later, we got a call from a client representative in the Middle East who wanted to discuss the Mars project with us. That call led to the commissioning of the 123-metre Al Lusail project at Lürssen, so it was nice that something good came out of it in the end, and we’d had a test bed to develop in detail some interesting ideas that we then went on to transfer to other projects. Would I do it all again? Absolutely. Without Mars, we’d never have got to do Al Lusail , and the client was one of the most dynamic guys I’ve ever met. I owe him a lot.

PROJECT LIGHT

Studio Nauta Design

Progress made Construction had already begun at Fincantieri Yachts – plate cutting had started, the shaft lines were already built and the project was fully engineered and tank-tested

Nauta Design: "It’s not often that you get carte blanche to do exactly what you like as a brief, but that’s what we were asked to do by an owner back in 2006, who wanted us to design the exterior of a motor yacht. We met him through another one of our clients at a party. It was the largest yacht we’d ever been asked to design at the time, so it was a big deal for our studio, and we were thrilled to have so much freedom to work with.

"We didn’t think that yachts had enough outside space, and we wanted owners to connect more with the ocean. So, we changed the balance drastically, from about 30 per cent outdoor/70 per cent indoor space, to something more like 50/50, and we made windows a lot larger, with no obstructions.

"Project Light was to include 640 square metres of free teak decks, and 770 square metres of luxurious accommodation “wrapped” in 200 square metres of glass surfaces. At the time this was revolutionary – no one was doing things this way.

"Then, the global financial crisis of 2008 happened, and I think it was a surprise for everyone apart from a few very savvy financiers who saw it coming. Our client’s business was doing really well, and we were two years into the project. It wasn’t nice."

"By the time we were given notice that the project wasn’t going to go ahead any more, Project Light had been fully tank-tested in the Netherlands, and they’d just started cutting the steel. The owner lost their deposit to Fincantieri shipyard, which basically paid for the extensive engineering and testing they’d done and things that they’d bought, such as the propeller shafts. Thankfully the steel could be used on projects elsewhere.

"We were paid for all our design work, and to be honest, the project was absolutely a good thing for us, because it led to us being contacted by the future owners of Azzam , one of the largest yachts in the world. They’d seen Project Light and loved the boldness of it. In the end, what we designed for them didn’t have many elements in common with Project Light – they didn’t want as much exterior space as the climate they were using the yacht in was so different – but we did apply the same big, light windows, and the two yachts have the same grace and lighter superstructure.

"We tried to market Light at the time and sell it along with Fincantieri, but there were few who were interested in something so niche. But we did have a handful of people interested, and in one meeting an American prospect, a very refined gentleman, commented that Light “could have been designed by Frank Lloyd Wright”. That was arguably the best compliment we ever received."

PROJECT ROSSY ONE

Studio Luca Dini Design & Architecture

Progress made Exterior renovation was well under way; new interior was designed but not installed

Luca Dini Design & Architecture: "I’ve got no problem admitting that I felt completely in awe the first time I stepped on board Rossy One . Here was a yacht that had gone through such important and terrible phases throughout history. It was exciting to have the opportunity to work on a boat with a real soul.

"The yacht was launched in 1931 with the name Argosy and had been designed for a New York banker by Cox & Stevens. It became an American Navy warship during the Second World War (renamed Cythera ), after which it was bought by the American League for a Free Palestine, largely thanks to funds obtained with the proceeds of a theatrical script by the writer Ben Hecht, from which the boat took its name.

" Cythera , however, was accosted by Britain’s Royal Navy not far from the Palestinian coast with more than 600 Jewish refugees on board, and the vessel was then redirected to Haifa, where it once more became a warship – INS Maoz. It was abandoned at the end of the Suez/Sinai campaign in 1956, and then operated as a passenger ferry on the Sorrento-Capri line under the name Santa Maria del Mare, until it was bought in 2006 by the Italian owner I knew.

"I already knew him because I’d designed a yacht for him previously, so we had a good working relationship. Seeing this beautiful classic yacht sitting abandoned, and planning its return to its glory days, was simply exhilarating. Unfortunately, due to financial problems, and also a lack of time on the owner’s part to commit to such a big project, Rossy One was stopped at a very advanced stage. The renovation of the exterior was well under way, while my interior project was complete – it just hadn’t been put into practice yet.

"I feel bittersweet about the whole thing and, to me, Rossy One seems like unfinished business. Yet, after several years, I still feel very proud of it and close to it. Had it gone ahead, it would have been one of the highlights of my career, I’m sure of it."

PROJECT ICEBREAKER

Studio Studio Indigo

Progress made Five months – a Scandinavian shipyard had been identified and visited, plus a concept GA had become a working GA. An interior outfitter had also been identified

Studio Indigo: "In late 2016, we were approached by a client to undertake a feasibility study for an 85-metre polar ice-class explorer yacht. We were absolutely delighted – it was exciting new territory for our design team, although the clients and their tastes were familiar to us. They were known for their forward-thinking and open-minded approach, and they made it clear that they wanted to push the boundaries a bit, so the yacht was always going to be something very special.

"As well as a charter yacht, they also wanted the boat to serve as a research and conservation platform, so the brief was to create a super-efficient, functional vessel that would be as capable of pushing through sheet ice near the North Pole as it would be cruising up the Amazon.

"It had equally appointed accommodation for up to 24 guests, and each suite had side-deck access directly from the cabin. The boat had an impressive list of toys too – including ROVs, submarines, a snowcat and four snowmobiles – plus three panoramic viewing lounges, one of which floated above the convertible helicopter hangar.

"Our design incorporated exposed beams and cambered ceilings with bronze bracing details. Natural materials were used in abundance, with brushed wooden floors and weathered teak joinery, all softened by plush contemporary furniture and textured wall panels.

"Part of the theme of the vessel encompassed wellness and retreat, so the spa facilities on board were also considered carefully. We looked at how part of the hull floor could be glass, creating a viewing portal to admire the sea life while being pampered by hot stone or mud treatment massages, and we planned to illuminate the water beneath the boat to attract curious sea life. Seeing a beluga whale swim while you’re being massaged would have certainly given you something to talk about at dinner!

"Project Icebreaker reached a fairly advanced stage, with meetings being held with a Scandinavian specialist shipyard and interior outfitter in both our London studio and over there, and the specification of helicopter and tenders had also been considered. Then the client’s personal circumstances suddenly changed, and the project had to be shelved.

We were particularly disappointed as this boat represented something so completely new and challenging for us, and working with a client you know is also a huge advantage, as you really understand how they live and what their values are. We aren’t aware of any intention to restart the project, so we’ve moved on for now. But we always keep in mind that one day we may be called up to reignite this visionary and hugely ambitious project. You never know…"

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If this were a real James Bond scenario, it would be a darn good one. A James Bond-themed superyacht, aptly called 007 and restyled to resemble something the world-famous spy would sail, has been refloated, six full months after it was intentionally run aground.

On September 2, 2022, 007 ran aground off the coast of Greece, in Kolona Bay, some 15 meters (49.2 feet) from the beach. Initial reports said that some kind of navigation error had steered the vessel off course, so it hit rocks when it entered shallow waters. The hull was pierced and it started taking on water, so, to prevent it from sinking into deeper waters, the captain ran it aground.

After that, 007 tilted to the port side and eventually capsized, ending up on its side. It spent the next six months that way, with authorities seemingly in no rush to salvage it, though they did put up floating walls to keep pollution under control. As of this moment, the exact damages to the ecosystem are unknown.

On March 6, Greek authorities began the salvage operation, which concluded on March 22, with 007 refloated. If this happened in a James Bond movie, it would probably be the scene before the end credits, and Bond himself (Bond, James Bond) would make an appearance alongside the lady of the moment, and they would kiss as the camera would zoom out on the beautiful vessel, back in an upright position.

But this is no movie, and the situation continues to remain very strange, beyond the fact that authorities waited half a year to remove a vessel that posed a danger to the picturesque area.

By the looks of things, 007 has been abandoned by the owner, a millionaire businessman who was also the captain, amid claims that he deliberately ran it aground for other reasons than those having to do with the danger of sinking. One particular report, included in the second video available at the bottom of the page, says that he did it because the ship was no longer seaworthy and may have had severe balance issues brought on by repeated modifications to the hull.

Delivered in 2006 by Aegean Yachts as Royal Enterprise, 007 was initially a 32-meter (105-foot) that was modified extensively in subsequent refits. When it ran aground, it was 49 meters (160 feet) long and featured all the trappings of larger superyachts, including a touch-and-go helipad and an additional deck that wasn’t in the original design by Yavuz Mete.

According to the latest reports in the Greek media, the millionaire owner has been given one month to recover his superyacht, now that it’s been refloated, after which he will be liable to huge fines. Whether he’s actually coming back for it, after it spent half a year half-underwater, remains to be seen

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt sailed off with the superyacht abandoned in the Caribbean by its Russian oligarch owner after the invasion of Ukraine with a winning $67.6 million bid during an auction Friday.

Schmidt bought the 267-foot Alfa Nero yacht after it was left moored in Antigua by Andrey Guryev, the Russian billionaire who was slapped with sanctions by the US Treasury last year, according to Bloomberg News.

The Treasury Department claimed that Guryev, who made his fortune in the fertilizer industry and is thought to be close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, initially bought the yacht for $120 million in 2014, but the Russian oligarch has denied the claim.

The former Google boss, whose net worth was valued by Bloomberg Billionaires Index at $25 billion as of Friday, “won the auction this morning in a fully transparent process,” according to Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua’s ambassador to the US.

The vessel, which has been described by its manufacturer Oceanco as “one of the world’s most iconic and highly awarded yachts,” includes amenities such as a baby grand piano and a swimming pool that converts into a helipad, Bloomberg News reported.

Antigua and Barbuda was eager to sell the vessel due to mounting maintenance costs totaling some $112,000 per month that accumulated while it sat in Falmouth Harbor.

Schmidt served as Google’s CEO from 2001 to 2011, a time of rapid growth for the California-based technology company.

He later became executive chairman for Google, and in 2015, for its new parent company, Alphabet, before resigning as chairman in 2018.

The US and other Western countries sanctioned several Russian oligarchs following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine last year.

An Antiguan port official told Bloomberg News that Guryev’s daughter filed a last-minute injunction claiming ownership of the yacht.

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Antigua and Barbuda to Auction 'Abandoned' 82m Superyacht Alfa Nero

Luxury Vessel Set to Go Under the Hammer Due to Unpaid Bills and Outstanding Debts

Antigua and Barbuda have made headlines in the yachting world with their decision to auction off the "abandoned" superyacht Alfa Nero. The 82m vessel is set to go under the hammer after being seized by the country's authorities due to unpaid bills and outstanding debts.

The auction generates excitement among yacht enthusiasts and investors eager to get their hands on a luxury vessel of this caliber. Alfa Nero, built in 2007 by Oceanco, is one of the world's largest and most impressive yachts, boasting a helipad, swimming pool, and numerous other luxurious features. Read the article Oceanco 81m Alfa Nero for more details.

But why did Antigua and Barbuda's authorities seize such a luxurious yacht? According to reports, the vessel's previous owners failed to pay their bills and debts, leading to the yacht's seizure. The yacht was then placed in the hands of a court-appointed receiver, who is now managing the sale of the vessel.

The auction of Alfa Nero is set to take place in the coming weeks and is generating significant interest and excitement among yacht enthusiasts and investors. Many are eager to get their hands on this impressive vessel, which is still in excellent condition despite being abandoned by its previous owners.

Antigua and Barbuda's Growing Reputation as a Hub for the Yachting Industry

The auction of Alfa Nero is a significant event for the yachting world and a reflection of Antigua and Barbuda's growing reputation as a hub for the yachting industry. The country's stunning natural beauty, clear blue waters, and excellent facilities for yachting and boating have made it a top destination for yacht owners and enthusiasts worldwide.

Antigua and Barbuda has numerous marinas and ports and excellent boat repairs, maintenance, and storage facilities. The country has become a popular destination for yacht charters thanks to its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and diverse activities and attractions.

The country also hosts numerous yachting events and regattas yearly, attracting participants and spectators worldwide. These events have helped to boost the country's reputation as a hub for the yachting industry and have contributed significantly to the local economy.

In recent years, Antigua and Barbuda has become a popular destination for yacht owners and enthusiasts, thanks to its stunning natural beauty, clear blue waters, and excellent facilities for yachting and boating. The country is also home to some luxury resorts and hotels, making it a top destination for travelers looking for a high-end yachting experience.

Seizing Luxury Yachts: A History of Antigua and Barbuda

The seizure of Alfa Nero is not the first time that Antigua and Barbuda have seized a luxury yacht due to outstanding debts and unpaid bills. In 2019, the country seized the superyacht Andromeda La Dea, sold at auction for over $10 million.

The seizure of luxury yachts has become common in many countries worldwide as authorities seek to recover unpaid debts and bills. However, auctioning these vessels can also allow investors and yacht enthusiasts to acquire a high-end vessel at a reduced price.

The Sale of Alfa Nero: What to Expect

Alfa Nero's sale is managed by a court-appointed receiver, who oversees the auction process and ensures the deal is conducted fairly and transparently. The yacht is expected to fetch a high price at auction, thanks to its luxurious features and excellent condition. The auction generates significant interest and excitement among yacht enthusiasts and investors, many eager to acquire a high-end vessel at a reduced price.

The sale of Alfa Nero is also expected to significantly boost Antigua and Barbuda's yachting industry, attracting new visitors and investors to the region. The sale generates significant media coverage, putting Antigua and Barbuda in the spotlight as a top destination for yachting and boating enthusiasts.

The country is also making efforts to further boost its yachting industry, with plans to expand and improve its facilities for yachting and boating. These efforts are expected to increase the country's appeal to yacht owners and enthusiasts and attract new visitors and investors to the region.

In conclusion, the auction of Alfa Nero is a major event for the yachting world and is generating significant interest and excitement among yacht enthusiasts and investors. The sale also reflects Antigua and Barbuda's growing reputation as a hub for the yachting industry. It is expected to boost the country's yachting industry significantly. Whether you're a seasoned yacht owner or a first-time visitor, Antigua and Barbuda offers an unforgettable experience.

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Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Docks Purchase of Superyacht Over ‘Legal Wrangling’

The 267-foot luxury vessel belonging to a russian heiress has been abandoned in antigua and barbuda since march 2022.

Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt is changing course on his purchase of a superyacht abandoned by a Russian heiress after she launched a legal battle over the vessel.

Schmidt, who won the 267-foot superyacht for $67.6 million at a public auction in June, withdrew his offer several days ago, Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda’s ambassador to the U.S. told Bloomberg . 

“Schmidt, because of the legal wrangling, determined that we could not give him clear title of the ship,” Sanders said in a Friday interview. “That’s not accurate, because the ship belongs to us, it is owned by the government.”

The Alfa Nero, as the luxury yacht is called, was abandoned in Antigua’s Falmouth Harbor in March 2022 — one of the many glittering vessels and properties cast aside by sanctioned Russian elites following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Lawyers for Yulia Gurieva-Motlokhov, daughter of Russian fertilizer magnate Andrey Guryev, claimed in a July legal appeal that she was the rightful owner of the Alfa Nero. The luxury boat houses a baby grand piano and a swimming pool that converts into a helipad, according to Bloomberg.

The U.S. Treasury Department previously blocked the yacht sale due to Guryev’s ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but removed it from the sanctions list earlier this year. Guryev formerly headed PhosAgro, one of the world's largest phosphate-based fertilizer producers.

Eric Schmidt headed Google between 2001 and 2011, and left the board of Google’s parent, Alphabet, in 2019. He currently has a net worth of about $20 billion , according to Forbes.

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PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain — The U.S. government seized a mega yacht in Spain owned by an oligarch with close ties to the Russian president on Monday, the first in the government’s sanctions enforcement initiative to “seize and freeze” giant boats and other pricey assets of Russian elites .

Spain’s Civil Guard and U.S. federal agents descended on the yacht at the Marina Real in the port of Palma de Mallorca, the capital of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Associated Press reporters at the scene saw police going in and out of the boat on Monday morning.

The seizure was confirmed by two people familiar with the matter. The people could not discuss the matter publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. A Spanish Civil Guard spokesman confirmed that officers from the Spanish police body and from the FBI were at the marina searching the vessel Monday morning and said further details would be released later.

A Civil Guard source told The Associated Press that the immobilized yacht is Tango, a 78-meter (254-feet) vessel that carries Cook Islands flag and that  Superyachtfan.com , a specialized website that tracks the world’s largest and most exclusive recreational boats, values at $120 million. The source was also not authorized to be named in media reports and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.

The yacht is among the assets linked to Viktor Vekselberg, a billionaire and close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin who heads the Moscow-based Renova Group, a conglomerate encompassing metals, mining, tech and other assets, according to U.S. Treasury Department documents. All of Vekselberg’s assets in the U.S. are frozen and U.S. companies are forbidden from doing business with him and his entities.

The move is the first time the U.S. government has seized an oligarch’s yacht since Attorney General Merrick Garland and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen assembled a task force known as REPO — short for Russian Elites, Proxies and Oligarchs — as an effort to enforce sanctions after Russia invaded Ukraine in late February.

Vekselberg has long had ties to the U.S. including a green card he once held and homes in New York and Connecticut. The Ukrainian-born businessman built his fortune by investing in the aluminum and oil industries in the post-Soviet era.

Vekselberg was also questioned in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and has worked closely with his American cousin, Andrew Intrater, who heads the New York investment management firm Columbus Nova.

Vekselberg and Intrater were thrust into the spotlight in the Mueller probe after the attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels released a memo that claimed $500,000 in hush money was routed through Columbus Nova to a shell company set up by Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen. Columbus Nova denied that Vekselberg played any role in its payments to Cohen.

Vekselberg and Intrater met with Cohen at Trump Tower, one of several meetings between members of Trump’s inner circle and high-level Russians during the 2016 campaign and transition.

The 64-year-old mogul founded Renova Group more than three decades ago. The group holds the largest stake in United Co. Rusal, Russia’s biggest aluminum producer, among other investments.

Vekselberg was first sanctioned by the U.S. in 2018, and again in March of this year, shortly after the invasion of Ukraine began. Vekselberg has also been sanctioned by authorities in the United Kingdom.

The U.S. Justice Department has also launched a sanctions enforcement task force known as KleptoCapture , which also aims to enforce financial restrictions in the U.S. imposed on Russia and its billionaires, working with the FBI, Treasury and other federal agencies. That task force will also target financial institutions and entities that have helped oligarchs move money to dodge sanctions.

The White House has said that many allied countries, including German, the U.K, France, Italy and others are involved in trying to collect and share information against Russians targeted for sanctions. In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden warned oligarch that the U.S. and European allies would “find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments, your private jets.”

“We are coming for your ill-begotten gains,” he said.

Wednesday’s capture is not the first time Spanish authorities have been involved in the seizure of a Russian oligarch’s superyacht. Officials there said they had seized a vessel valued at over $140 million owned by the CEO of a state-owned defense conglomerate and a close Putin ally.

French authorities have also seized superyachts, including one believed to belong to Igor Sechin, a Putin ally who runs Russian oil giant Rosneft, which has been on the U.S. sanctions list since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.

Italy has also seized several yachts and other assets.

Italian financial police moved quickly seizing the superyacht “Lena” belonging to Gennady Timchenko, an oligarch close to Putin, in the port of San Remo; the 65-meter (215-foot) “Lady M” owned by Alexei Mordashov in nearby Imperia, featuring six suites and estimated to be worth 65 million euros; as well as villas in Tuscany and Como, according to government officials.

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Abandoned £100m mega yacht ‘seized from Putin’s friend’ finally sold to mystery buyer after 2 years… but for a fraction of the price

A SUPERYACHT that was seized for its links to Andrei Guriev, Putin’s accomplice was eventually sold – but for less than half its original value.

The identity of the buyer of the Alfa Nero ship remains a mystery, but the boat, valued at $105 million, was sold for a modest $40 million.

The 82 meters luxury The yacht was abandoned on the Caribbean island of Antigua for more than two years before it was seized in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine.

The move is part of a series of sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs after the start of the deadly war.

Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda’s ambassador to the United States, was unable to name the yacht new owner due to confidentiality agreement.

The move comes after Sanders gave potential owners up to 10 days to claim the vessel.

He said: “If the owner does not claim the vessel within this period, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will sell it to the highest bidder.”

Former owner of the superyacht, which has a 40-foot infinity pool Among its other glamorous features is oligarch Andrey Guryev, 64.

He built his vast £8bn fortune through Russian fertiliser company PhosAgro, but was hit by sanctions from the US, Britain and the EU in 2022.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt tried to buy the Alfa Nero for $67.6 million at auction before learning of its troubled past.

But Guryev’s daughter, Yulia, claimed ownership of the luxury ship, sparking a bitter legal dispute.

However, billionaire father Guryev denied ownership, but was caught out by the US Treasury Department which claimed the former PhosAgro boss bought the boat for $120 million in 2014.

It was registered with a British Virgin Islands company and listed Yulia as the beneficiary before being docked at Falmouth Harbour in St Paul’s Parish, Antigua.

Oligarch Guryev’s personal fortune is estimated at $9.3 billion, although he is subject to sanctions from the US, UK and EU.

Broker Richard Higgins, who represents the unnamed buyer, told Fortune magazine: “They needed to sell the boat.”

Higgins let slip that the superyacht’s new owner was European and would likely put the Alfa Nero on the charter market.

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A Guide To All The Outrageous Mansions And Estates Owned By Sanctioned Russian Billionaires

Alisher Usmanov's Sutton Place estate in Surrey, England.

Forbes uncovered at least 156 properties—worth a collective $5.6 billion—held by 30 targeted Russian-born oligarchs, ranging from a posh Manhattan townhouse to a grand Italian villa. All are at risk of seizure.

Updated on September 14, 2023. The map in this article has not been updated with the additional properties included since its initial publication in March 2022.

R ussian oligarchs looking to hide their “ill-begotten gains” from sanctions may be able to evade the authorities in a superyacht or private jet, but good luck moving that $190 million villa on the French Riviera.

On March 3, the U.S. and the United Kingdom ratcheted up the pressure on Russian billionaires reportedly close to Vladimir Putin when they simultaneously announced an asset freeze and travel ban on prolific investor Alisher Usmanov. The 68-year-old metals magnate had already been sanctioned three days earlier by the European Union, making him one of 50 Russian-born billionaires sanctioned by the EU, U.S., U.K. Switzerland, Canada or Japan since the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014; 24 were hit for the first time in the past month since Russian troops invaded Ukraine.

Two of Usmanov’s most prized assets—the 16th-century Sutton Place estate in Surrey and the Beechwood House mansion in London—are located in England. According to a press release by the British government announcing the sanctions , both properties have now been frozen, and no "British citizen or business" can deal with Usmanov. In practice, this means Usmanov can’t sell, rent, or receive any economic benefits from the homes.

He’s not the only sanctioned Russian-born billionaire with significant real estate holdings outside of Russia. Nor is he the only one with homes in Western capitals. Forbes uncovered at least 156 properties owned by 30 sanctioned Russian-born oligarchs, stretching from Connecticut to Sardinia. By Forbes ’ count, these properties are collectively worth $5.6 billion.

While asset freezes and travel bans may block these oligarchs from visiting their far-flung homes, it doesn’t mean they immediately lose control of them. That’s in part because it’s not always easy to pin the ownership on them. Putin ally Oleg Deripaska was first sanctioned by the U.S. in 2018, and two of his properties—one in Washington, D.C. and another in New York City—were raided by the FBI in October 2021. But their ownership still hasn’t changed: Forbes reviewed property records in both cities that show both of those properties, plus a third in Manhattan that’s been linked to Deripaska, are still owned by three Delaware-based LLCs that bought them prior to the sanctions. A spokesperson for Deripaska told the Washington Post on March 1 that the homes are owned by his relatives.

A common way to get around sanctions, according to Alexi Fehlman, an analyst at data intelligence firm Sayari Labs who specializes in Eurasia and Russia, is to transfer properties to a relative or a close associate. “Even though there's a push to seize assets, that's going to be complicated," Fehlman says. "Legally, a lot of the time they're not necessarily the owners of the property. Often it'll be an [offshore] entity.”

Still, the U.S. and its allies in Europe have recently indicated they will step up enforcement of sanctions and seize any assets held by sanctioned individuals. On March 2, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a new task force named "KleptoCapture" that will target Russian oligarchs and use asset forfeiture to seize the holdings of sanctioned individuals. That includes using "cutting-edge investigative techniques" such as data analytics, cryptocurrency tracing, foreign intelligence sources and information from financial regulators to identify any sanctions evasion.

Here are the mansions, villas and luxury apartments held by sanctioned Russian-born billionaires outside of Russia:

Alexander Abramov

Sanctioned by: u.k., australia, citizenship: russia, properties in: prague, czech republic; mykonos, greece; auckland and hikurangi, new zealand; west caicos, turks and caicos islands, total estimated value: $30 million.

Alexander Abramov owns several properties in New Zealand, where the steel tycoon had to apply for the right to own property in the country in 2015 and 2020. Abramov owns a 39-apartment complex the Auckland suburb of Morningside, as well as the Helena Bay Lodge, a "delightfully intimate retreat" set on 800 acres of farmland and native forest replete with four private beaches, a 25-metre heated swimming pool, outdoor firepit and and a luxury yacht. In October 2022, the New Zealand government sanctioned Abramov but limited the sanctions to a travel ban for Abramov and his family, including on his aircraft and vessels, without targeting his properties in the country.

The Guardian reported in April 2022 that Abramov, alongside his business partner Alexander Frolov, owns several other properties through British Virgin Islands-based Vollin Holdings Ltd. The assets held through Vollin include the Caribbean resort island of West Caicos, in the Turks and Caicos islands; a golf course community in Prague with homes, a hotel and a spa; a part-built hotel with land in Mykonos, Greece; and several commercial properties in the U.K., worth more than $120 million.

Helena Bay, New Zealand, home to Abramov's Helena Bay Lodge.

Roman Abramovich

Sanctioned by: u.k., eu, canada, australia, switzerland, citizenship: russia, israel, portugal, properties in: cap d'antibes, france; st. barths; snowmass village, colorado; london, u.k.; salzburg, austria, total estimated value: $610 million.

The crown jewel in Abramovich’s extensive property portfolio is 16 Kensington Palace Gardens, a 15-bedroom mansion that neighbors several embassies and Kensington Palace, a residence of the British royal family. The stuccoed three-story home was once occupied by the diplomatic mission of the Soviet Union . According to British property records, Abramovich owns it via Cyprus-based A. Corp Trustee Limited—a firm that lists its address at Stamford Bridge, the stadium of Abramovich’s most famous asset, English Premier League team Chelsea F.C. (While Abramovich owns the home, the land still belongs to the British monarchy’s Crown Estate.) Elsewhere in the British capital, he owns 100 Cheyne Walk, a home in the 18th-century Lindsey House building with gardens and pleasure grounds , which he owns through British Virgin Islands-based Harley’s House Limited, according to British property records; and reportedly owns an apartment in nearby Cheyne Terrace, featuring a temperature-controlled wine cellar and a 6,000-square-foot penthouse at the top of the 37-story Chelsea Waterfront development, which features a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym and steam room.

Outside of the U.K., Abramovich also owns the 32,000-square-foot Chateau de la Croë in Cap d’Antibes on the French Riviera, an estate built on more than 17 acres of land with 12 bedrooms and a swan-shaped bathtub , formerly owned by King Edward VIII of Great Britain. His daughter Anna owns a 320,000-square-foot lakeside property on Lake Fuschl in Salzburg, Austria.

In the Americas, his holdings include a 70-acre estate on Governor Beach in the wealthy island of St. Barths in the Caribbean, with Balinese bungalows and several tennis courts and swimming pools; a nearly 13,000-square-foot, 11-bedroom mansion with a private pool and spa at 1200 Ridge of Wildcat Drive in Snowmass, Colorado and a 5,500-square-foot, 3-bedroom house nearby at 303 Aspen Way in Snowmass Village.

Both Chateau de la Croë and his St. Barts estate have been frozen by French authorities.

He previously owned two co-op apartments on East 73rd Street and four townhomes on East 75th Street in New York City—including three adjacent properties at 9, 11 and 13 East 75th that he consolidated into a six-story, 31,500-square-foot home which will become the largest single residence in Manhattan upon its completion—before transferring all six properties to his ex-wife Dasha Zhukova for a combined $92.3 million in 2018, according to property records. The mammoth residence at 9-13 East 75th will feature a swimming pool surrounded by a glass-paneled wall , a rooftop garden and an art gallery. A representative for Abramovich did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Roman Abramovich's Chateau de la Croë in Cap d'Antibes, France.

Vagit Alekperov

Sanctioned by: u.k., australia, canada, properties in: barcelona, spain; sofia, bulgaria, total estimated value: $80 million.

Alekperov’s wife, Larisa and their son, Yusuf are the beneficial owners of a Luxembourg investment company named SQC Opportunity SCA SICAV-RAIF. According to its 2020 annual report, SQC Opportunity owns Spain-based P. Francesc Macià S.L., which owns 100% of “a mixed-use real estate development of eight floors of high-end apartments and a commercial unit in the ground floor” in Barcelona. The firm also owns 100% of another Luxembourg-based firm, Bulgaria Boulevard Holdings S.a.r.l., which owns a 334,000-square-foot shipping mall and two office towers—the 210,000-square-foot Infinity Tower and the 172,000-square-foot Office Tower B—in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Igor Altushkin

Sanctioned by: u.k., properties in: london, u.k., total estimated value: $20 million.

Altushkin and his wife, Tatiana—a British citizen—own a three-story stucco house in London, reportedly formerly owned by Madonna, which they purchased for $7.4 million in 2000. First built in 1862, the home features Doric columns and a balustraded balcony and overlooks Holland Park in the exclusive London neighborhood of Kensington.

Sanctioned by: U.S., EU, U.K., Canada, Switzerland, Australia

Citizenship: russia, latvia, properties in: surrey, u.k.; sardinia, italy; latvia, total estimated value: $160 million.

Aven owns Ingliston House, a large estate with 18 rooms, a gym and a saltwater pool , on 8.5 acres adjacent to a golf course in the gated Wentworth Estate in Surrey, England. The wealthy banker reportedly installed “intelligent” electronic fencing , a two-story octagonal guardhouse and a bombproof shelter to make it "KGB-proof." Aven owns the property through a Cyprus-based company named Servilia Properties Limited, per British property records. He also owns one third of a villa in Sardinia, Italy, which was frozen by Italian authorities on March 16. A luxury mountain home in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland reportedly owned by Aven was seized by Swiss authorities on March 21. According to the Baltic Center for Investivative Journalism Re:Baltica , Aven also owns 28 properties in Latvia, including a manor named "Klauģu" set on nearly 150 acres of land in Lazdona. A representative for Aven did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Andrei Bokarev

Sanctioned by: u.s., u.k., australia, properties in: paris, ramatuelle and saint-tropez, france, total estimated value: n/a.

Railway equipment billionaire Andrei Bokarev owns several properties in France. Through the real estate companies Immobilier Albert 1er SCI, SCI Serenity Capital, Casa Lea II Property SCI and Bel'Ombre SCI, Bokarev and his family members own real estate in Paris, a short walk away from the Champs-Élysées; and in Ramatuelle and Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera.

Oleg Deripaska

Sanctioned by: u.s., u.k., eu, canada, switzerland, australia, properties in: courchevel, paris and saint-tropez, france; porto cervo, italy; new york city and washington d.c., u.s.; lech, austria; london, u.k., total estimated value: $1.4 billion.

Deripaska’s properties in the U.S. include a five-story home on New York’s Upper East Side at 11 East 64th St, purchased through Delaware-based Vesta International LLC for $42.5 million in 2008; a three-story townhouse in Manhattan’s West Village at 12 Gay St, purchased through Delaware-based Lucina International LLC for $4.5 million in 2006; and a nearly 12,000-square-foot mansion with 7 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms near Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. at 2501 30th Street NW, purchased through Delaware-based Hestia International LLC for $15 million in 2006. All three properties are still owned by the same entities, despite the fact that the metals mogul had his assets frozen by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2018.

He previously owned Hamstone House in the exclusive St. George's Hill private gated community in Surrey, an estate with 5 bedrooms and 8 acres of grounds, replete with an 8-foot Venetian glass chandelier as well as a gym, spa, sauna, tennis court and a heated swimming pool. Deripaska owned the mansion through Cyprus-based Edenfield Investments Limited, according to British property records, and the property was recently on the market for $17.5 million. In 2018, Edenfield Investments Limited was transferred to his ex-wife Polina Yumasheva—the step-granddaughter of former Russian president Boris Yeltsin—according to an annual report filed by Edenfield.

Elsewhere in England, Deripaska owns a residence with 7 bedrooms, a home cinema, a gym and a Turkish steam bath on 5 Belgrave Square in the chic London neighborhood of Belgravia, bought through British Virgin Islands-based Ravellot Limited, per British property records. He also owns an adjacent property—a “mews house” in what was once a service road for the estate in the 19th century, originally intended for stable horses and servants—with an additional four bedrooms and two garages.

Deripaska also holds several properties across Europe, according to data from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). He owns a sprawling hilltop mansion with two neoclassical marble palaces, olive groves and a swimming pool on the Adriatic coast in Kotor, Montenegro, through British Virgin Islands-based Advante Management Corp. as well as a villa with a swimming pool in Paphos, Cyprus.

Through several French companies owned by his mother, Valentina, and his cousin, Pavel Ezubov, Deripaska also owns several properties in France and Italy : a luxury apartment and a mansion in central Paris; four villas in Sardinia , including the 31,200-square-foot Villa Walkirie in Porto Cervo, replete with a swimming pool and health spa ; several properties in the French ski town of Courchevel; and the 15,000-square-foot Villa Herakles in Saint-Tropez, which features a helicopter pad, two swimming pools and a tennis court . According to data from OCCRP, Deripaska also owns the 5-star Aurelio Lech Ski Hotel in Lech, Austria, which features a spa, chalet and an indoor swimming pool; he owns it through Ezubov’s Russia-based Gost Hotel Management LLC. Ezubov was sanctioned by the U.K. on April 13 , and the properties in Courchevel and one of the homes in Paris have been frozen by French authorities .

A representative for Deripaska did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

11 East 64th Street in New York City.

12 Gay Street in New York City.

2501 30th Street NW in Washington, D.C.

Mikhail Fridman

Citizenship: russia, israel, properties in: london, u.k.; jūrmala, latvia, total estimated value: $125 million.

His Athlone House is a Victorian-era gothic estate in the wealthy north London neighborhood of Highgate. Built on five acres of landscaped gardens designed to mimic the Palace of Versailles, it’s located next door to Usmanov’s Beechwood House. The mansion had been in disrepair until Fridman purchased it in 2016 for roughly $90 million and restored it, adding an underground swimming pool, a yoga room and an observatory . Fridman owns it directly, according to British property records.

He also owns a three-story stuccoed home in the leafy St. John’s Wood district of northwest London at 25 Cavendish Close, which he owns through Jersey-based Oak Trustees (Jersey) Limited and Oak Services (Jersey) Limited, per British property records. He purchased it in 2002 and used it as his main residence as recently as 2020, according to British court records. He also owns a two-story, 6,500-square-foot residence in the seaside resort town of Jūrmala, Latvia —reportedly used by his parents . The property, which Fridman purchased for $5.9 million, has been seized by Latvian authorities, according to the Baltic Center for Investigative Journalism Re:Baltica. A representative for Fridman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Alexander Frolov

Properties in: london and weybridge, u.k.; prague, czech republic; mykonos, greece; west caicos, turks and caicos islands, total estimated value: $47 million.

The Guardian reported in April 2022 that Frolov, alongside his business partner Alexander Abramov, owns several other properties through British Virgin Islands-based Vollin Holdings Ltd. The assets held through Vollin include the Caribbean resort island of West Caicos, in the Turks and Caicos islands; a golf course community in Prague with homes, a hotel and a spa; a part-built hotel with land in Mykonos, Greece; and several commercial properties in the U.K., worth more than $120 million.

Frolov also owns two properties in the U.K. through British Virgin Islands-based firms Springvale Worldwide Ltd and Eastcotts Management Ltd: an apartment in the upscale London neighborhood of Knightsbridge, plus a home in St. George's Hill, a gated estate popular with wealthy Russians in Weybridge, southwest of London.

Andrei Guriev

Sanctioned by: u.s., u.k..

Guriev owns Witanhurst, a Georgian mansion on five acres of land in the exclusive neighborhood of Highgate in London. The second-largest home in London after Buckingham Palace , Witanhurst features 25 bedrooms, extensive gardens, and a vast basement that reportedly includes a 70-foot swimming pool as well as a cinema, massage rooms, a sauna and a gym; the estate also includes a three-story Georgian villa called the Orangery. Guriev purchased Witanhurst through British Virgin Islands-based Safran Holdings Limited for $93 million in 2008, but the property was transferred to another BVI firm, Boradge Limited, for "over $1.2 million” on April 4, 2017, according to British property records.

Safran Holdings was liquidated on April 25, 2017 , 21 days after Witanhurst was transferred to Boradge, according to British Virgin Islands company records. Previous owners of Witanhurst include members of Syria's Al-Assad family .

Andrei Guriev's Witanhurst estate in 1969.

Mikhail Gutseriev

Sanctioned by: eu, u.k., canada, switzerland, australia, total estimated value: $120 million.

Gutseriev owns a home in the affluent Mayfair section in London. A representative for Gutseriev did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Suleiman Kerimov

Sanctioned by: u.s., eu, u.k., canada, switzerland, japan, australia, properties in: cap d’antibes, france, total estimated value: $275 million.

His four villas in Cap d’Antibes on the French Riviera were embroiled in a tax scandal involving a Swiss company named Swiru Holding AG in 2020. French authorities fined Swiru $1.6 million for alleged tax evasion in the sale of one of the villas, named Hier, to Kerimov in 2008, for a declared amount of $51 million instead of the actual purchase price of nearly $190 million. Located on so-called "Millionaires' Bay," the nearly 13,000-square-foot Hier also served as the backdrop for the 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels starring Michael Caine .

In May 2020, Kerimov's legal counsel Nikita Sychev issued a statement after the fine was issued, indicating that Kerimov "is not under any investigation in this case and that he has never been convicted by any court whatsoever, in France or abroad." The statement also cites that French courts dismissed prior allegations of money-laundering made against Kerimov, which "caused serious prejudice to [Kerimov] since they constituted the sole basis for the sanctions imposed on him by the [U.S.]" A representative for Kerimov did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

German Khan

Properties in: london and surrey, u.k.; monte argentario, italy, total estimated value: $230 million.

Khan owns three properties in Eaton Square in central London, dubbed “Red Square” for its many wealthy Russian residents . Among his holdings in the area are two adjacent apartments—Flat E, a two-story home with four bedrooms , a library, a bar, and a garden; and the two-story Flat G—as well as 118 Eaton Square, part of an estate built in 1825 with an internal courtyard . According to British property records, he and his wife Anzhelika own flats E and G directly, while they own 118 Eaton Square through Seychelles-based Apilosa Corporation . Anzhelika was sanctioned by the U.K. as well on April 21.

In the land records for Flats E and G, Anzhelika Khan has a registered address at Raven Morrow in Surrey, England, a neoclassical estate located near the home of Khan’s business partner, Pyotr Aven. The mansion was in disrepair as recently as 2020, when a group of urban explorers broke into the 18-bedroom property and filmed the crumbling interiors in a YouTube video . The video shows an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, tennis court and a wine cellar, as well as a large treehouse and smaller properties on the grounds. A spokesperson for Khan told the MailOnline in October 2020 that the property was not abandoned and was occupied by a Russian family that was living there on the behest of Khan and his wife. 'The whole property is in the process of being renovated. This is a multi-stage process,” he said. “So far the Lodge house has been renovated and that part of the project completed, and it has people living in it again.'

Raven Morrow is owned by UK-based Ravenmorrow Limited, which acquired the property for $42 million in December 2021, per British property records; Ravenmorrow was incorporated the same month and the only director is a corporate administrator in Nicosia, Cyprus, a common jurisdiction for offshore assets held by Russian billionaires. Anzhelika Khan had reportedly purchased Raven Morrow in 2014 for $43 million.

Outside of the U.K., Anzhelika owns a 34-bedroom villa on 62 acres of land in the Monte Argentario peninsula in Tuscany, Italy, replete with a helipad, air raid shelter and private access to the sea . She owns the property through British Virgin Islands-based Towntower Properties Limited, according to Italian property records. A representative for Khan did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Eduard Khudainatov

Sanctioned by: eu, properties in: portofino and rome, italy, total estimated value: $56 million.

Khudainatov owns Villa Altachiara, a 30-room mansion surrounded by a 377,000-square-foot park in Portofino on the Italian Riviera. The villa, which also boasts a swimming pool and a private heliport, has a long (and perhaps haunted) history: Originally built in 1874 by Henry Herbert, the Earl of Carnarvon, it later became home to his son, also known as Lord Carnarvon. Lord Carnarvon sponsored Howard Carter's expedition that discovered Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922. In 2001, the villa's then-owner Countess Vacca Agusta died under mysterious circumstances.

Khudainatov purchased the villa at auction in 2015 through Cyprus-based Miasdor Investments Ltd.

He also owns Villa Serena, a large property dating back to the 16th century in Rome’s affluent Parioli neighborhood. Khudainatov acquired the villa in 2014 through Cyprus-based Emiand Investments Ltd., according to Italian property records. Italian authorities froze both Villa Altachiara and Villa Serena in October.

Villa Altachiara.

Alexei Kuzmichev

Properties in: new york city; paris and saint-tropez, france, total estimated value: $100 million.

Fridman and Aven’s business partner, Kuzmichev owns La Petite Ourse villa in the exclusive seaside town of Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera. He owns the villa—which was reportedly purchased for $57 million —through SCI Le Cedre Rouge, according to French corporate records. The home shares a name with two of Kuzmichev’s yachts—the 79-foot La Petite Ourse and the 54-foot La Petite Ourse II —which were frozen by French authorities on March 16 and March 21, respectively.

Forbes found that Kuzmichev also owns three properties in a large residential building at 2 and 4 Rue de Solférino and 9 and 11 Quai Anatole in central Paris, along the Seine and across the river from the Tuileries Gardens, all of which were frozen by French authorities. He owns them through four SCIs, according to French corporate records: RCS Holding 1, RCS Holding 2, RCS Holding 3 and QAF RDS Holding. These properties, as well as La Petite Ourse villa, have all been frozen by French authorities.

Kuzmichev reportedly owns a 10,090-square-foot, four-story townhouse residence with five bedrooms and five bathrooms at 33 East 74th Street in New York City. Known as the “Atterbury Mansion, ” the property was designed by architect Grosvenor Atterbury in 1901 and features a "breathtaking entrance foyer" with white-oak planked floors and a "massive chef's kitchen" with a vein cut marble island, as well as a private entrance and a private and public elevator servicing each floor. Kuzmichev reportedly owns the property via New York-based 33 E74 Corp., per New York property records, and put it up for sale for $41 million in September 2021, only five years after purchasing it in April 2016 for $43 million. All of Kuzmichev’s properties in the U.S. were frozen when he was sanctioned by the Treasury Department on August 11, 2023.

Kuzmichev also reportedly owned the condo at number 4A in the same building, a 3,850-square-foot apartment with three bedrooms and three bathrooms that he acquired for $16 million in February 2016 via New York-based 4A33 E 74 Corp, according to property records. He reportedly sold it for $16 million in 2018, after seeking to combine it with the Atterbury Mansion into one sprawling property.

A representative for Kuzmichev did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Iskander Makhmudov

Properties in: ramatuelle and soings-en-sologne, france, total estimated value: $85 million.

Metals mogul Iskander Makhmudov has a real estate empire in France, with several chateaus and villas in the Loire region and on the French Riviera. Through the real estate firms Les Pins Property SCI and Les Tesnieres Property SCI a, Makhmudov owns the Château Les Pins, a 16th-century hunting château with an indoor swimming pool set on 25 acres of land in Soings-en-Sologne in central France, along with several farmhouses and several hundreds of acres of land in nearby Contres and Fontaines-en-Sologne. Through Menars Property SCI, Makhmudov also owns the Parc de Ménars , a 1,230-acre hunting ground in nearby Menars; the property is next-door to the Château de Menars, a 34-bedroom, 24-bathroom castle that used to belong to the Madame de Pompadour, the official chief mistress of King Louis XV from 1745 to 1751. Makhmudov reportedly sold the Menars property in the summer of 2022, although French property records still show him as the legal representative of Menars Property SCI.

In the south of France, Makhmudov also owns the Villa L'Écossaise, a mansion in the town of Ramatuelle with 360-degree views of the Mediterranean that was once owned by John Reid, the former manager and romantic partner of Elton John. Makhmudov purchased the villa in 2007 and later acquired a neighboring property in 2010 and a third adjoining property in 2011, through the real estate firms Ecossaise Property SCI and Ecossaise Property II SCI.

Dmitry Mazepin

Sanctioned by: u.s., u.k., eu, switzerland, canada, australia, properties in: romazzino, italy, total estimated value: $115 million.

Mazepin owns a 25-room, 8,800-square-foot villa named “Rocky Ram” on Cape Capaccio, one of the most exclusive areas in the upscale Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, Italy. The lavish complex—which Mazepin purchased for about $140 million in 2012—also features swimming pools and gardens that extend to the rocky shoreline nearby. Italian authorities froze the property in April 2022.

Dmitry Mazepin's Rocky Ram villa in Sardinia, Italy.

Andrey Melnichenko

Sanctioned by: eu, u.s., u.k., switzerland, australia, properties in: cap d'antibes, france; italy; monaco; new york city; switzerland; u.k., total estimated value: $400 million.

Melnichenko owns several properties across the West, including the four-story Bromar mansion in Monaco , a villa built in a former bank (with its own vault) that now boasts a swimming pool, steam bath, fitness center and a home cinema. He also owns Villa Altair in Cap d’Antibes, France, replete with a home theater, wine cellar, sauna, and a swimming pool . He owns the villa through a French real estate firm, Pershore Comercio International S.a.r.l., which is in turn wholly owned by Melnichenko’s Luxembourg-based firm Jalinon Investments S.a.r.l. The villa has been frozen by French authorities.

Outside of the French Riviera, he and his wife Aleksandra own two penthouses in 110 Central Park South in New York, which they acquired for $12.2 million in 2011 and $12.8 million in 2019, respectively. The former is 2,800 square feet and features two bedrooms, three bathrooms and an 850-square-foot terrace ; the latter spreads out over 3,900 square feet with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library and a fireplace .

He also owns homes in Italy and Switzerland. His real estate portfolio previously included the the 36-acre Harewood estate in Ascot, England, a mansion with formal gardens, tennis courts and a lake ; Melnichenko owned the property through Jersey-based Harewood House Limited, according to U.K. and Jersey property records.

“Andrey Melnichenko is an international self-made businessman, entrepreneur and investor in children's education,” his spokesperson said in a statement addressing the sanctions. “He has no relation to the tragic events in Ukraine. He has no political affiliations.”

Referring to a meeting with Putin and several Russian businesspeople that Melnichenko attended on February 24, he added: “To draw a parallel between attending a meeting through membership in a business council, just as dozens of businesspeople from both Russia and Europe have done in the past, and undermining or threatening a country is absurd and nonsensical. There is no justification whatsoever for placing him on the EU sanctions list.”

Alexey Mordashov

Sanctioned by: eu, u.k., u.s., switzerland, australia, japan, properties in: portisco, italy.

Mordashov owns a residential complex in the small seaside village of Portisco in northeastern Sardinia, which was frozen by Italian financial police on March 19. He reportedly purchased the 4,300-square-foot property, named Villa Parodi—which features gardens and a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea—for $85 million in 2012. Regional newspaper La Nuova Sardegna reported at the time that the acquisition was investigated for roughly $8 million in unpaid taxes by the local prosecutor’s office. According to Italian corporate filings, he expanded the property in 2015 by purchasing nearby land from the Marina di Portisco yacht marina. A representative for Mordashov did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Vadim Moshkovich

Sanctioned by: eu, u.k., switzerland, canada, australia, properties in: nice, france, total estimated value: $6 million.

Moshkovich owns a villa on nearly 10 acres of land at 56 Boulevard Princesse Grâce de Monaco in Nice on the French Riviera, according to French property records. The villa has been frozen by French authorities. A representative for Moshkovich did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Alexander Ponomarenko

Sanctioned by: eu, u.s., u.k., canada, switzerland, australia, citizenship: russia, cyprus, properties in: saint-jean-cap-ferrat, france, total estimated value: $175 million.

Ponomarenko owns two large villas on 170,000 square feet of land in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera. The property been frozen by French authorities. A representative for Ponomarenko declined to comment.

Viktor Rashnikov

Properties in: villefranche-sur-mer, france, total estimated value: $200 million.

Through his daughter, Olga, Rashnikov owns the 16-room Villa Nellcôte mansion in Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera. Olga owns 94% of SCI Nellcote Baie de Villefranche and SCI Baie des Figuiers, the companies that own the property, and Rashnikov is also a director at both firms, per French property records.

Built in the 1890s, the Belle Époque villa features a swimming pool and crystal chandeliers and has had some notable residents: it was occupied by the Gestapo during the Nazi occupation of France in the 1940s and was rented by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones in 1971 .

Forbes found that Rashnikov also owns three properties at 24 Avenue Gabriel in central Paris, all of which were frozen by French authorities. He owns the apartments, located directly across the street from the Élysee Palace—the presidential residence currently occupied by French President Emmanuel Macron—through SCI Parc Gabriel, per French corporate records. Abramovich’s ex-wife Irina Malandina owns an apartment in the same building worth $17.5 million, according to the Organized Crime and Corruption Project’s Russian Asset Tracker project , which Forbes is participating in. All of Rashnikov’s properties in France have been frozen by French authorities.

A representative for Rashnikov did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Keith Richards and Anita Pallenberg at Villa Nellcote in 1971.

Arkady Rotenberg

Sanctioned by: eu, u.k., u.s., australia, canada, japan, switzerland, properties in: rome, sardinia and tarquinia, italy; surrey, u.k.; saint-jean-cap-ferrat, france, total estimated value: $170 million.

Putin’s onetime judo partner, Rotenberg owns several properties in Italy, including two villas in the luxe Costa Smeralda in Sardinia; a villa and an apartment in southern Sardinia; a villa in the hilltop town of Tarquinia, north of Rome; and the 4-star Berg Luxury Hotel in central Rome near the Spanish Steps. The properties, which he owned through Cyprus-based Olpon Investments Limited, were reportedly valued at $40 million in 2014. In September that year, Italian authorities froze those assets after the EU imposed sanctions on him as a result of Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Rotenberg sued the EU over the sanctions and obtained a partial annulment in November 2016, when the General Court of the European Union upheld them but revoked the "restrictive measures" applied from July 30, 2014 to March 14, 2015—a period of time that covers the Italian government’s freezing of his assets.

Arkady is still the sole shareholder of Olpon, according to filings from the Cyprus Registrar of Companies. According to Italian property records, Arkady still owns 50% of Aurora 31—the company that owns the Berg Luxury Hotel—through Olpon Investments Limited. The other 50% is owned by another Cyprus-based firm, Logotax Developments Limited, which is owned by Boris. Arkady also owns Villa Shoshana, a 97,000-square-foot estate in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat near Nice on the French Riviera. He owns the property through Luxembourg-based Lucasnel SA, according to Luxembourg and French corporate records. French authorities have frozen Villa Shoshana.

Another one of Rotenberg’s properties, the Upper Ribsden estate in Surrey, England, has been entangled in a dispute with his ex-wife Natalia since their divorce in 2013. Rotenberg acquired the home for $44 million in 2012 through British Virgin Islands-based Ravendark Holdings Limited, which still owns the home, per British property records. According to court filings , Ravendark obtained the funds to purchase the estate through a loan provided by Cyprus-based Olpon, which is still owned by Rotenberg. (Part of the loan was also used to buy a Bentley.) The 27,000-square-foot manor features an Italian glass chandelier and a curved marble staircase and is set in six acres surrounded by woods and the Sunningdale golf course. Amenities include a 42-foot swimming pool, games suite, cinema, and a wine cellar.

In July 2016, a British court ordered Rotenberg to transfer the property to Natalia, a decision that was upheld in August 2019 and again in January 2021, when a British judge ruled that Ravendark holds the property "on resulting trust for" Rotenberg and that he is the "sole beneficial owner." Rotenberg appealed that decision and won the latest round in the long-running saga in November 2021, when a panel of three judges ruled that Rotenberg's ownership of the property "has not yet been properly determined" and ordered a full rehearing. A representative for Rotenberg did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Boris Rotenberg

Sanctioned by: eu, u.k., u.s., australia, canada, japan, citizenship: russia, finland, properties in: èze and mouans-sartoux, france; garkalne, latvia; london, u.k., total estimated value: $60 million.

Arkady’s brother, Boris, owns two large villas in the town of Èze on the French Riviera, as well as a 72-acre estate with a horse breeding business, which he owns with his wife, Karina, in nearby Mouans-Sartoux. According to a 2018 investigation by OCCRP, in collaboration with French daily Le Monde and Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta , Rotenberg’s ownership of the Mouans-Sartoux estate was routed through a complex ownership structure including a Monaco-based company named Tannor 2. The villas in Èze, totaling 14,000 square feet including a swimming pool, were valued at $37 million in 2008. In 2009, Rotenberg obtained initial authorization for a third villa with a pool, tennis court and a private funicular; work was stopped for unknown reasons and the project was reauthorized in 2015, with construction resuming in 2018. Rotenberg did not comment on the investigation, but a source close to the family told OCCRP that the family doesn’t own the Èze home and rents it from an undisclosed landlord.

Boris and Karina also directly own three properties in and around Atlanta, Georgia : a condo at 3334 Peachtree Road NE in Atlanta; a 6-bedroom house at 2195 Blackheath Trace in Alpharetta; and a 5-bedroom lakeside home at 1055 Carnoustie Lane in Alpharetta, featuring a swimming pool and a motorboat dock.

Boris’ son from an earlier marriage, Roman—who is also subject to U.S. and Canadian sanctions— is linked to a home at 46 Cadogan Lane in Belgravia, London. According to British property records, the home is owned by Cyprus-based Loktan Services Limited, which purchased it for nearly $7 million in 2007. A representative for Rotenberg did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Roman also owns a villa named "Safīri" in Garkalne, Latvia, according to the Baltic Center for Investigative Journalism Re:Baltica.

Igor Rotenberg

Sanctioned by: u.s., u.k., eu, switzerland, canada, properties in: london, u.k.; monte argentario, italy, total estimated value: $33 million.

Arkady’s son, Igor, owns several properties in the British capital, according to a joint investigation by The Guardian and the Belarusian Investigative Center, which is part of OCCRP. They include two townhouses that were joined into a single residence in south Kensington; a mews house in nearby Kensington; and a townhouse in the exclusive neighborhood of Mayfair. Igor has also been linked to Tenuta Olmo, a large villa with olive groves and nearly 500 acres of agricultural land in Monte Argentario in Tuscany, through Liechtenstein-based Costa Ligure Anstalt.

Eugene Shvidler

Citizenship: u.k., u.s. (shvidler was born in the u.s.s.r. but is not a russian citizen), properties in: london and surrey, u.k.; thénac, france; snowmass village, colorado; new york city, total estimated value: $110 million.

Shvidler owns several properties across the U.K., France and the U.S. His main residence, according to Colorado property records, is Flat 2 in 5 Carlton Gardens near St. James’s Park in central London, which he acquired in 2000 and owns directly, per British property records; he also owns Flat 5. Elsewhere in the U.K., he and his wife Zara own a home in Cobham, Surrey, that they purchased for nearly $6 million in 2005. He also owns a 5,000-square-foot, two bedroom "trophy apartment" at 785 Fifth Ave with Central Park views in Manhattan, which he purchased for $24.5 million in 2018 from fellow billionaire David Geffen, according to local property records.

In Snowmass Village, Colorado, he owns a 6,350-square-foot home with five bedrooms and six bathrooms at 202 E Fork Lane, a short drive away from his friend Abramovich’s two homes nearby. His crown jewel is in France, where he owns the 12th century Chateau Thénac winery in Thénac , featuring vineyards of Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle grapes spread out over 86 of the estate’s nearly 520 acres . The property originated as a priory built by Benedictine monks in 1109 before it was destroyed in the Protestant rebellions of 1621, with a château rebuilt from the ruins. It also includes a kitchen, wine cellar, tasting room, and acres of woodland and fields populated by black swans, sheep, goats, deer, donkeys, geese, ducks and a pony. A representative for Shvidler did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Gennady Timchenko

Sanctioned by: eu, u.s., u.k., australia, canada, japan, switzerland, properties in: le lavandou, méribel and saint-raphaël, france; geneva, switzerland.

Timchenko and his wife Elena live in a mansion at 10 Rampe de Cologny in Geneva, Switzerland. According to French corporate records, Elena also owns a 61.9% stake in Sogeco, a French firm that owns Le Club de Cavalière, a 5-star hotel and spa with its own private beach in Le Lavandou on the French Riviera, as well as Le Grand Coeur, a 4-star hotel and spa in the Alpine ski resort of Méribel.

Timchenko and his wife also own an apartment at 15 Avennue Foch in Paris, a short walk away from the Arc de Triomphe, according to French property records, as well as another home in Le Lavandou, owned through Luxembourg-based Coeur de Cavaliere S.A. According to an investigation by Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, the couple also owns an estate in Saint-Raphaël on the French Riviera. Both of the hotels and the homes in Le Lavandou have been frozen by French authorities.

A representative for Timchenko did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Hôtel Le Club de Cavalière in Le Lavandou, France.

Oleg Tinkov

Sanctioned by: u.k., australia ( dropped off forbes real-time billionaires on march 1), properties in: courchevel and val thorens, france; forte dei marmi, italy; cabo san lucas, mexico, total estimated value: $40 million.

Tinkov owns the La Datcha collection, a group of five resorts and villas spread out across four countries, including one in Astrakhan, Russia and four in France, Italy and Mexico. In Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, he owns a three-story, beachfront " traditional Mexican hacienda" with ten bedrooms, a fireplace, a swimming pool, a study, a gym, a sauna, Turkish bath, massage parlor, and snow room, as well as a private wine collection and a kitchen with a chef. He owns two properties in France, including a 13,000-square-foot chalet in Val Thorens , the highest-altitude ski resort in Europe, that features five suites with room for 15 guests, a golf simulator, two cinemas, a library, a gym, sauna, a spa center and a private chef; and a five-bedroom chalet in the ski town of Courchevel , replete with a private kitchen, elevator, steam room, spa and a swimming pool. In Italy, he owns a 10-bedroom Tuscan palazzo in the seaside resort town of Forte dei Marmi , featuring an arcade, two cinemas, a gym, golf simulator, cigar room, a kitchen with a chef and a private beach with a 258-square-foot swimming pool and a jacuzzi. A representative for Tinkov did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Alisher Usmanov

Beechwood House in London.

Citizenship: Russia, Uzbekistan

Properties in: london and surrey, u.k.; rottach-egern, germany; orebić, croatia; lausanne, switzerland; monaco; arzachena and lerici, italy, total estimated value: $485 million.

Usmanov owns the 19th-century Beechwood House estate in Hampstead, London, built on 11 acres of land that include a squash court and several cottages. Previous owners include King Khalid of Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. According to British property records, Usmanov owns the property through Hanley Limited, a company incorporated in the Isle of Man. Elsewhere in London, he owns a four-story terraced mansion at 4 Curzon Square next to Hyde Park , built in the late 19th century from a pair of late 18th-century homes, through his stake in U.K.-based Curzon Square Limited .

He also owns Sutton Place, a Tudor-era manor built in 1525 on a 700-acre estate in Surrey, south of London. Formerly owned by J. Paul Getty, the historic property features a two-story mansion with multiple gardens , several libraries and a swimming pool. Queen Elizabeth I visited the estate in 1560. Usmanov owns the property through two offshore companies registered in Cyprus—Delesius Investments Limited and Bacerius Investments Limited—according to British property records. Through those companies, Usmanov owns additional land and several farms nearby.

Outside of the United Kingdom, Usmanov has three homes in Rottach-Egern on Lake Tegernsee in southern Germany, which he owns through Isle of Man-based Lake Point Property Holding , Lakeview Property Holding Limited and Tegernsee (IOM) Limited, according to OCCRP data. He also owns properties in Orebić, Croatia ; Lausanne, Switzerland; Monaco; and Arzachena, Italy. His villa in Arzachena in northern Sardinia was frozen by Italian authorities on March 4; according to data from OCCRP, he also owns another three villas in Sardinia through Bermuda-based Pauillac Property Limited .

Elsewhere in Italy, Usmanov owns the Villa Maramozza in Lerici on the Italian Riviera, which features several acres of land and a cliffside view of the Mediterranean. He purchased it in 2019 and spent $22 million to renovate it, with work expected to conclude in 2022 .

A spokesperson for Usmanov told Forbes that “most of the property [mentioned]...has been transferred into irrevocable trusts. Mr. Usmanov does not own them,” he said. “The process of moving property into family trusts started many years ago and had nothing to do either with evading sanctions or with hiding wealth.”

Viktor Vekselberg

Sanctioned by: u.s., u.k., japan, canada, australia, properties in: new york city and southampton, new york, miami, florida and weston, connecticut, u.s.; zug, switzerland; gargnano, italy; dubrovnik, croatia; latvia.

Through his wife, Marina Dobrynina, Vekselberg owns two properties in the U.S. including a 4-bedroom home with a swimming pool on 5 acres of land at 15 Goodhill Road in Weston, Connecticut, purchased in 2001 for $5 million by Mojave Park Investments Limited and transferred to Marina a year later; and a 2,700-square-foot luxury condo at 111 West 67th Street in New York, purchased in 2002 for $3 million. Vekselberg was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2018, but both properties are still owned by his wife Marina, according to property records.

Vekselberg owns a further six properties in the U.S. through Panama-based Medallion, Inc., a firm which shares directors with two companies tied to Vekselberg in a U.S. Justice Department seizure warrant for his yacht, Tango. ( Tango was seized by U.S. and Spanish authorities in April. ) Medallion owns a 3,200-square-foot luxury apartment and a condo at 515 Park Ave, purchased for nearly $11 million and $611,000 in 2008 and 2013, respectively. Medallion also owns properties in the ultra-luxury Hamptons on New York’s Long Island and in Miami’s Fisher Island, home to several celebrities and billionaires : Villa Ledas, a 9,200-square-foot property with nine bedrooms, a wine room, a heated pool and an all-weather tennis court in Southampton, purchased for $11 million in 2008; and two units at 7183 Fisher Island Drive in Fisher Island’s Palazzo Del Mare, a luxury condo building with a 9-hole gold course, 18 tennis courts, a marina and a yacht center, purchased for $3 million in 2010. According to a civil forfeiture complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on February 24, 2023, Vekselberg also owns a penthouse apartment at Fisher Island’s Palazzo del Sol, worth an estimated $15.6 million.

Through Cyprus-based Camerlex Holding, Vekselberg also owns the 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Feltrinelli on Lake Garda in northern Italy, housed in a villa built in 1892 with elaborate gardens , a swimming pool and spa. The property has been painted by Winston Churchill and written about by D.H. Lawrence; it also served as Italian dictator Benito Mussolini’s last residence in World War II before his capture in 1945.

Vekselberg is also linked to companies that own three properties in Dubrovnik, Croatia, including a villa in the upscale coastal neighborhood of Lozica ; the Michelin-starred Restaurant 360, where the five-course tasting menu includes dishes such as pan seared confit pigeon and "textures of carrot" and costs about $160 (excluding a wine pairing); and the abandoned Hotel Belvedere, which was damaged in the Croatian War of Independence in the 1990s and served as a set for HBO’s Game of Thrones .

Vekselberg owns real estate in Latvia and in Zug, Switzerland. A representative for Vekselberg did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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An incredible mega yacht so large that has its own submarine could double as a billionaires playground and a research lab.

Plans for the 700ft Goliath yacht includes research equipment, jet skis, helicopters and three heated pools.

The vessel is touted to cost a whopping £1 billion - $A2 billion.

Part of the Goliath series, the Q-quest yacht designed by California based yacht designer Steve Kozloff.

The massive research floater has been described as an expedition dream, providing plenty of lab space for research, experimentation, and medical intervention.

The mega-yacht is also loaded with plenty of exploration vehicles, including six hydrofoil tenders, two seaplanes, three jet skies, two helicopters, a U-Worx Research submarine, and a garage for two overland SUVs.

A separate hangar at midship stores two Cessna Caravan Seaplanes, selected for their ability to transport resupply across long distances.

The three upper decks are reserved for the owner and guests, offering 18 VIP cabins and a primary suite with a private balcony and pool.

It also boasts five-star amenities like a beach club, Turkish bath, three heated pools, yoga studio, and a 20-person theatre.

The mega yacht also has an impressive 3,000-square-foot owner’s suite with panoramic views at the bow, a large spa and pool, a basketball court.

There’s another pool with a shaded lounge area above the hangar, a dining room at the stern, and a solarium with a second dining area, plus a beach club with a full bar.

A total of 26 owner’s guests will reside on the three upper decks, while an operating crew of 150 including doctors, scientists, pilots, nurses, research engineers will reside in unspecified quarters.

Luxury aside, the predominantly research vessel would carry a complete oceanographic laboratory, a medical laboratory with MRI and X-ray imaging.

It could even hold as many as 20 hospital beds with 5G-connected robotic surgery facilities.

Propelled by thrusters powered by batteries, the vessel can reach a top speed of 20 knots with a range of 20,000 nautical miles.

Kozloff told autoevolution : “The mission of G-Quest, a 705-foot yacht, allows its owner to oversee their philanthropic efforts while living in luxury at sea.

“It is designed for both humanitarian and research objectives.”

The G-quest isn’t the only luxury yacht to boast a helipad.

Plans for the “Floating Dubai” vessel include an enormous pool deck , a relaxing spa and not one, but two enormous helipads on board.

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In a statement, Manca said: “The idea of UAE One was born in 2020, during a very special meeting between me and a sheikh of the United Arab Emirates on vacation in Italy.

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UAE One is inspired by historic defence ships, yet its curving lines distinguishes it from other vessels on the high seas.

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There is an owner’s suite, eight cabins, and 14 mini suites within.

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Likyorka in Tula

A former distillery in Tula has become a favorite recreation spot for local residents. The plant was built in 1903 and produced alcohol until the late 1990s, when, unexpectedly for everyone, it went bankrupt. The decision was made to convert its old red-brick buildings into a shopping and entertainment center, and the outcome turned out to be far better than anyone expected.

The old wine warehouses are now filled with cafes, restaurants and trendy shops. The factory smokestack is covered with a huge portrait of Leo Tolstoy, whose Yasnaya Polyana estate is located nearby. The most frequently photographed art object here is a huge flea that Levsha is trying to smack with a shoe (a reference to Nikolai Leskov's story about a skilled Tula craftsman). It is not so much a flea as a space monster!

Melnitsa loft quarter in Novosibirsk

The neighborhood surrounding a flour mill in Novosibirsk has turned into a center of modern design and furniture showrooms. In 1910, the five-storey mill was one of the first brick buildings in the city (which was called Novo-Nikolayevsk at the time). It produced pasta, bread rings and bagels.

The pasta factory is still here, but the building of the mill, which had not been used for a long time, has been handed over to young designers. The original walls have been preserved, but new floors have been added and the interior has been completely redone. It now serves as a venue for various design-related events. 

Art Quarter in Ufa

The Art Quarter public space describes itself as “the center of Ufa that never was.” Just several years ago, it housed an old tea-packing factory, a shoe factory and a printing house, which with time had fallen into disrepair. The image of disuse and neglect they projected was compounded by decrepit warehouses and the peeling facades of garages.

The Art Quarter has united several buildings in the historical part of the city into a single space, dividing them into squares. These include a large area for outdoor events, an amphitheater, a park with benches and sports grounds where you can enjoy a coffee in one of the numerous courtyards. The former factory buildings are painted with bright graffiti, while the second level consists of construction containers that will also soon be converted into an art space. 

Hampton hotel in Volgograd

It might be hard to believe, but this modern hotel in Volgograd is a restored factory administration building. When the current owner came into its possession, the building was in a depressing state with boarded-up windows and dilapidated facades, while the soil beneath the building was beginning to sink.

At first, the architects planned to demolish it, but in the end they managed to resolve all its issues, turning this Soviet-era building into a luxury hotel. 

MAKARONKA in Rostov-on-Don

This pasta factory operated from the 19th century until the mid-2000s. After this, it stood abandoned for some time before becoming a place popular with young artists. It now houses an experimental theater, an exhibition hall and numerous shops and cafes.

Shpagin factory in Perm

This building, which once housed a repair plant, now serves as a venue for the Diaghilev Festival of Theater and Music, a tour guide school and various exhibitions. The reconstruction of the plant was supervised by SPEECH, a prominent Moscow design bureau. In the future, the building is expected to house a contemporary art gallery, PERMM, and a library.

Sevkabel port in St. Petersburg

One of the most visited places in St. Petersburg is a former cable plant on Vasilyevsky Island. It was thanks to this plant that Moscow and St. Petersburg were connected by a telegraph line and that the northern capital got street lighting. After a restructuring in 2016, the plant no longer needed this part of its premises, which were handed over to the city.

Today, it is a popular spot for watching sunsets and sunrises on the shores of the Gulf of Finland and lazing around on cozy bean bags in the summer. During the winter, its main attraction is a large ice rink and local street food. The site’s industrial past is celebrated with huge reels that are scattered across its territory.

Museum of Water in St. Petersburg

What a brilliant idea to place a water museum in a water tower! This building dates back to the mid-19th century, but it was hardly ever used for its intended purpose and ended up standing idle most of the time. It belongs to the local Vodokanal water supply company.

In the early 2000s, architects gave the old water tower a new lease of life and converted it into an exhibition space dedicated to water. Most of the building was preserved in its original form, but the side staircase was covered with a glass dome for safety reasons. 

Flacon design factory in Moscow

The plant in 2009.

Moscow has many historic industrial buildings that have been converted into art spaces and offices. One of the first to undergo such a transformation, back in 2009, was Flacon. A 19th century perfume factory (known as the Kalinin crystal factory during Soviet times) that went bankrupt in the early 1990s has been turned into a contemporary art center. With showrooms, installations and food trucks, it has just about everything any urban hipster could hope for.

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1830 Factory in Balashikha

The historical center of the town of Balashikha outside Moscow is home to a former cotton spinning factory that was built in 1830. In the 1980s, the factory was unable to cope with the changes brought by perestroika and shut down. The revamped factory building has turned into one of the most popular places in the city and is used for film screenings, exhibitions and sporting activities.

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Moscow is the largest city and historical capital of Russia, the country's most popular tourist center and the center of the Russian Orthodox Church. In this metropolis, antiquity and modernity are whimsically combined, numerous cultural and historical sights, viewing platforms and entertainment centers make it a center of attraction for tens of millions of tourists from all over the world.

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Sights of the Russian capital

On the territory of the largest city in Europe with a 9-century history, there are many interesting places and objects. Some of the best attractions of modern Moscow are:

• The Kremlin and Red Square, with which it is worth starting to get acquainted with the city;
• Arbat - the main tourist artery of Moscow;
• The business center of the city with skyscrapers is Moscow City with viewing platforms, including a 360-degree circular view of the capital;
• The Bolshoi Theater is one of the most significant in Russia and the world;
• Tretyakov Gallery with the world's largest collection of Russian painting;
• Ostankino TV Tower, the country's main television tower 540 m high with 2 viewing platforms - open type and glazed at different levels;
• St. Basil's Cathedral (Cathedral of the Protection of the Holy Virgin);
• The historical district of the capital is Kitay Gorod.

It is also worth visiting the river berths, beaches (in Rublevo, Strogino and Serebryany Bor) of the Moscow River, Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, Moskarium Oceanography Center, Novodevichy Convent, Moscow Planetarium, Darwin Museum, Zaryadye Natural Landscape Park and Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNH).

The best restaurants in Moscow: Pushkin, Balzi rossi, Wine & Crab, Osteria della Piazza Bianca, White Rabbit, Björn, Northerners, Beluga, Lavkalavka and others.

Yachting in Moscow

You can leave your yacht parked in Moscow at the pier of one of the many yacht clubs on the banks of the Moscow River and the Khimki Reservoir - for example, on the territory of the Yacht Port “Estate Port” with 36 berths for vessels up to 15 m long or in CHALET RIVER CLUB yacht club on the border with the Moscow region with 57 berths for vessels up to 17 m long and with a draft of up to 1.7 m. If you are interested in selling yachts in Moscow , we recommend that you use the services of one of the trusted yacht brokers in the region, for example - PRESTIGE YACHTS, ULTRABOATS, IY C or WEST NAUTICAL.

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