Its Been a Rough Week for Russian Billionaires

The video discusses the financial struggles of top billionaires, including Lane Mickelson and Vladimir Lisin, due to industry collapses and market downturns. It highlights the tension between Russian elites and President Putin over offshore wealth and sanctions. Mikhail Prokhorov's strategic diversification, including his investment in the Brooklyn Nets, is also covered.

Which industry is Lane Mickelson associated with?

• Real Estate

• Technology

• Fertilizer

• Automobile

What is a significant factor in Vladimir Lisin's financial decline?

• Collapse of the technology sector

• Collapse of the real estate market

• Collapse of the metal industry

• Collapse of the oil industry

What did Putin demand from the Russian billionaires?

• To increase their charitable donations

• To invest more in technology

• To bring their offshore money back to Russia

• To sell their foreign assets

What is one of the reasons Mikhail Prokhorov's wealth is protected?

• His investment in Asian technology

• His investment in Russian oil

• His investment in the Brooklyn Nets

• His investment in European real estate

How has the NBA helped Mikhail Prokhorov?

• By increasing the value of his team

• By providing tax benefits

• By offering exclusive sponsorship deals

• By allowing him to buy more teams