Vladimir Potanin – Barbara

Russian oligarch, entrepreneur, and billionaire Vladimir Olegovich Potanin acquired his riches through the disputed loans for shares program during the ‘90s in Russia. According to the 2020 Forbes’ The World’s Billionaires list, he is worth $24.7 billion, making him the richest man in Russia.

Potanin owns an 88.5-meter long superyacht called Barbara, which was built in 2018 by Dutch yard Oceanco. The $150 million superyacht is trademarked with clean and straightforward interiors and exteriors by Sam Sorgiovanni Designs, granting the superyacht the Best Interior Design Award in 2018. Barbara runs on two MTU engines, giving her a maximum speed of 19 knots, an endurance of 4,500 nautical miles, and a 12-knot cruising speed. It can accommodate 12 persons in six of its staterooms and operates on a 20-person crew. Barbara was listed for sale via Fraser in August 2018.