The 15 richest Russian people in the world, ranked

Many of the world's richest billionaires are Russian.

Of the nation's most affluent citizens, all are men, many earned their wealth through the metal, oil, and banking industries, and some — like Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich — are even involved in sports.

We've compiled a ranking of the richest Russians in the world, based on their estimated net worth on Forbes' list of the world's top billionaires.

Here are the 15 wealthiest people in Russia, from rich to insanely rich.

Note: Net worth figures listed refer to the individual's estimated net worth on Forbes as of 2016.

15. Alexei Kuzmichev

Estimated net worth: $6.7 billion (£5.1 billion)

Age: 53

Self-made billionaire Alexei Kuzmichev controls the lucrative investment giant Alfa Group along with Mikhail Fridman (no. 2 on this list) and German Khan (no. 10). The London-based mogul also co-founded Russia's largest private banking institution, Alfa Bank, and helped form the oil business TNK-BP before it was sold to another oil company.

13. Mikhail Prokhorov (TIED)

Estimated net worth: $7.6 billion (£5.8 billion)

Age: 51

Mikhail Prokhorov's fortune comes from being the owner of the National Basketball Association team the Brooklyn Nets and the Barclays Centre, the team's home in New York City, as well as his investment in the nickel corporation Norilsk Nickel. The businessman is also known for his unsuccessful run against Vladimir Putin in Russia's 2012 presidential election.

13. Roman Abramovich (TIED)

Estimated net worth: $7.6 billion (£5.8 billion)

Age: 49

Another affluent sports enthusiast, the famous oligarch Roman Abramovich earns his wealth from investments in companies including the steel and mining business Evraz, nickel manufacturer Norilsk Nickel, and Chelsea Football Club, which he owns.