Dmitry Rybolovlev: Russian Billionaire, AS Monaco Owner and Art Collector
Dmitri Rybolovlev is a Russian billionaire businessman, investor, art collector, and president of AS Monaco. Born on November 22, 1966, in Perm, Russia, he first trained as a cardiologist before moving into business during Russia’s post-Soviet privatization era.
Rybolovlev built his fortune through Uralkali, one of the world’s largest producers of potash fertilizers. He later became internationally known for his ownership of AS Monaco, his high-profile art collection, a record-setting sale of Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi, major real estate purchases, and one of the world’s most expensive divorce cases.
He has two daughters, Ekaterina Rybolovleva en Anna Rybolovleva. Zijn jacht Anna is named after his younger daughter.
Samenvatting:
- Dmitry Rybolovlev is a Russian billionaire businessman and former owner of a controlling stake in Uralkali.
- He sold his majority stake in Uralkali in 2010 for a reported $6.5 billion.
- In 2011, a trust connected to his daughter Ekaterina acquired a controlling stake in AS Monaco.
- Rybolovlev has served as president of AS Monaco since 2011.
- Forbes currently estimates Dmitry Rybolovlev & family at around $6.7 billion.
- He is known for a major art collection and the record-breaking $450.3 million sale of Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi.
- His long-running legal battle with art dealer Yves Bouvier was settled in 2023.
- In 2024, a New York jury cleared Sotheby’s of fraud claims brought by Rybolovlev over several art purchases.
- In 2025, Monaco legal proceedings connected to corruption and influence-peddling allegations were annulled after key evidence was found to have been unlawfully obtained.
- He has been linked to major luxury assets including the yacht Anna, an Airbus prive jet, Maison de L’Amitié in Palm Beach, and the Greek island of Skorpios.
Uralkali en zakelijke inspanningen
Rybolovlev began his career in medicine, working as a cardiologist before entering business in the early 1990s. He became involved in banking, investment, and industrial assets before gaining control of Uralkali, a major Russian potash fertilizer producer.
Uralkali became one of the world’s most important suppliers of potash, a key ingredient used in fertilizers. Potash is essential for global agriculture, and Uralkali’s scale gave Rybolovlev a major position in the fertilizer industry.
In 2010, Rybolovlev sold his majority stake in Uralkali to a group of Russian investors, including Süleiman Kerimov, for a reported $6,5 miljard. The sale became the foundation of his modern fortune.
AS Monaco Football Club
In December 2011, a trust acting for Rybolovlev’s daughter Ekaterina acquired a controlling stake in the French football club AS Monaco. Rybolovlev became president of the club.
At the time, Monaco was struggling in France’s second division. Under Rybolovlev’s ownership, the club returned to Ligue 1, invested in major players, and regained its place among European football’s most visible teams.
AS Monaco won the French Ligue 1 title in 2017 and reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals the same year. The club also became known for developing and trading elite young talent, including players such as Kylian Mbappé, Bernardo Silva, Fabinho, and many others.
Bank van Cyprus
Rybolovlev also invested in the Bank van Cyprus. Earlier reports stated that he acquired close to a 10% stake in the bank, making him one of its largest shareholders at the time.
The Bank of Cyprus investment was part of a wider portfolio after the sale of Uralkali. Later reports stated that his stake was reduced significantly, and the investment is no longer considered one of the central parts of his fortune.
Nettowaarde en luxe activa
Dmitry Rybolovlev’s vermogen wordt momenteel door Forbes geschat op ongeveer $6,7 miljard. His wealth comes mainly from the sale of Uralkali, investments, real estate, art, AS Monaco, and other private assets.
His luxury assets have included an Airbus prive jet, often reported with the registration M-KATE, named after his daughter Ekaterina. He has also owned major real estate and yachts, including the Feadship superjacht Anna.
Jacht Anna
Rybolovlev is linked to the Feadship superjacht Anna, named after his daughter Anna. The yacht was delivered by Feadship and is one of the largest yachts ever built by the Dutch shipyard.
Anna features exterior styling by Michael Leach Design and a large interior volume. She is known for her elegant profile, large pool, beach club, luxury guest spaces, and long-range cruising capability.
Rybolovlev previously owned another yacht also named Anna, later known as Anna I, which was sold. The current Anna is significantly larger and more advanced.
Racing Yacht Skorpios
In addition to motor yachts, Rybolovlev has been linked to the ClubSwan 125 sailing yacht Skorpios. The yacht was built by Nautor Swan and designed for high-performance racing.
Skorpios is named after the Greek island owned by trusts connected to the Rybolovlev family. The yacht has competed in major offshore races and is known for her advanced design, powerful sail plan, and record-setting ambitions.
Kunstcollectie en spraakmakende verkoop
Dmitry Rybolovlev became one of the world’s most talked-about art collectors after building a collection that reportedly cost more than $2 miljard. His purchases included works by Leonardo da Vinci, Modigliani, Picasso, Rothko, Gauguin, Klimt, Magritte, and other major artists.
His most famous sale was Salvator Mundi, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Rybolovlev sold the painting at Christie’s in New York in 2017 for $450.3 million, making it the most expensive painting ever sold at auction.
The buyer has widely been reported to be connected to Saudi Arabia, although the final ownership structure has never been fully transparent.
The Bouvier Affair
Rybolovlev’s art collection became the center of a major legal battle known as the Bouvier Affair. Rybolovlev accused Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier of secretly overcharging him on the purchase of dozens of major artworks.
Bouvier denied wrongdoing and argued that he had acted as a seller rather than an agent. The dispute led to legal proceedings in several countries and became one of the most famous conflicts in the global art market.
In 2023, Rybolovlev and Bouvier settled their long-running dispute. The settlement ended years of litigation between the two men, although the case left a lasting impact on discussions about transparency in the art market.
Sotheby’s Lawsuit
Rybolovlev also sued Sotheby’s in New York, alleging that the auction house had aided Bouvier in overcharging him for certain artworks. Sotheby’s denied wrongdoing.
In January 2024, a New York jury found in favor of Sotheby’s on all counts. The verdict cleared the auction house of the fraud claims brought by Rybolovlev. Although he lost the case, Rybolovlev’s legal team argued that the trial highlighted the need for greater transparency in high-value art transactions.
's Werelds duurste echtscheidingsregeling
Rybolovlev’s divorce from Elena Rybolovleva became one of the most expensive and closely watched divorce cases in the world.
In 2014, a Swiss court initially ordered him to pay his ex-wife approximately $4,5 miljard. The ruling was widely described as the world’s most expensive divorce settlement at the time. In 2015, the amount was significantly reduced to around $600 miljoen, and the couple later reached a private settlement.
The divorce case attracted global attention because of the size of the fortune, the use of trusts, and the family’s high-value assets.
Offshore Companies, Real Estate and Citizenship
Rybolovlev’s name appeared in the Panamapapieren, which revealed his use of offshore companies and trusts for asset ownership and transactions. Offshore structures have often been linked to his real estate, art, yacht, and family wealth arrangements.
He acquired Maison de L’Amitié, a Palm Beach estate previously owned by Donald Trump, for a reported $95 million in 2008. The property was later subdivided and sold in separate lots.
Rybolovlev’s daughter Ekaterina also acquired Skorpios, the private Greek island once owned by Aristotle Onassis, in a deal widely reported at about $153 million. The island has since been developed as an ultra-luxury private resort project.
Rybolovlev has held Cypriot citizenship and has long been associated with Monaco, where he resides and where AS Monaco is based.
Filantropie en liefdadigheidsactiviteiten
Rybolovlev has been involved in philanthropic and charitable activities, including support for healthcare, education, sport, culture, and community projects.
Through AS Monaco, he has also supported youth development, sporting infrastructure, and local initiatives connected to the Principality. His family has been linked to donations and projects in Russia, Europe, and other locations.
Controverse en juridische kwesties
Rybolovlev’s public profile has been shaped by legal disputes involving art, business, divorce, and Monaco politics.
In 2018, he was questioned in Monaco in connection with a corruption and influence-peddling investigation related to the Bouvier affair. The case centered on allegations that local officials had been improperly influenced during proceedings against Yves Bouvier.
In 2024, Swiss prosecutors closed an investigation into Rybolovlev related to the Monaco arrest of Bouvier. In 2025, the Monaco proceedings connected to corruption and influence-peddling allegations were annulled after courts ruled that key evidence had been obtained unlawfully from his lawyer’s phone.
These developments effectively closed several of the major legal proceedings that had surrounded Rybolovlev for years.
Conclusie
Dmitry Rybolovlev is one of the most prominent Russian billionaires of the post-Soviet era. After building and selling a major stake in Uralkali, he turned his attention to football, art, real estate, and global investments.
Zijn eigendom van AS Monaco, record-setting sale of Salvator Mundi, divorce settlement, Skorpios island project, Feadship jacht Anna, and long legal battles with Yves Bouvier and Sotheby’s have kept him in the international spotlight.
Despite controversy, Rybolovlev remains a major figure in business, sport, art, and luxury assets, with a fortune currently estimated at around $6.7 billion.
Bronnen
forbes.com/profile/dmitry-rybolovlev
wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Rybolovlev
asmonaco.com – Dmitry Rybolovlev profile
apnews.com – Sotheby’s wins art fraud trial
artnet.com – Bouvier and Rybolovlev settlement
monaco-tribune.com – Monaco proceedings annulled
businessinsider.com – Skorpios island resort
superyachtfan.com/yacht/anna/owner
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Hij woont in een $ 300 miljoen Penthouse in Monaco. in het beroemde La Belle Epoque-gebouw. En hij is ook eigenaar van het eiland Skorpios. Die hij kocht uit de nalatenschap van wijlen Onassis voor zijn dochter Ekaterina. En in 2008 kocht Rybolovlev Die van Donald Trump Palm Beach-herenhuis. Het heet Maison de L'Amitie. Hij betaalde US$ 95 miljoen voor het huis. Een paar jaar geleden is het huis gesloopt. Rybolovlev splitste het perceel in drieën en verkocht ze elk met winst.
Jacht Anna
Hij is eigenaar van de jacht Anna.
Het superjacht heeft een stalen romp en aluminium bovenbouw. De Voogt Naval Architects is verantwoordelijk voor de scheepsbouwkunde. Anna is de grootste jacht ooit gebouwd door Feadship. Samen met de Oceanco Jubileum, zij is het grootste in Nederland gebouwde jacht.
Het motorjacht wordt aangedreven door Caterpillar motoren. Haar topsnelheid bedraagt 18 knopen. Haar kruissnelheid bedraagt 14 knopen. ze heeft een bereik van ruim 4.500 nm.
Zijn vorige jacht Anna heeft hij in 2021 verkocht. Ze heet nu Vuurvogel.
UPDATE: Het lijkt erop dat hij zijn jacht heeft verkocht, het heet nu AMBASSADOR.
Skorpios
Hij is tevens eigenaar van de De Zwaan van Nautor zeiljacht Skorpios. Het jacht van 42 meter is gebouwd in 2021. Ze is een ClubZwaan super maxi-raceboot die de Rolex Fastnet Race 2021 heeft gewonnen.
Skorpios is ontworpen door Juan Kouyoumdjian, terwijl haar interieur is ontworpen door Monk Design,
Rybolovlev bezit een bedrag van US$ 90 miljoen prive jet. Het is een Airbus A-
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