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.