The next ranking of Russia's richest heirs has been announced. At the top of the list is Yusuf Alekperov, the only son of oil magnate and co-founder of "Lukoil", Vahid Alekperov.
Modern.az reports, citing "Forbes" magazine, that according to calculations, Vahid Alekperov's fortune amounts to 29.5 billion dollars. Yusuf Alekperov, the billionaire's only child, is considered the potential full heir to this fortune. With this indicator, he ranks first in the list of Russia's wealthiest heirs.
Yusuf Alekperov, currently 35 years old, also owns assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars. His fortune is reported to be approximately 560 million dollars. Yusuf owns 0.2 percent of the shares of LUKOIL, a company founded by his father. As of May 2026, the market value of these shares is estimated to be close to 100 million dollars.
In addition, Yusuf Alekperov has also formed his own business empire. His "Ekto" holding company unites companies operating in various fields. The holding includes enterprises providing entertainment, recreation, and children's services.
According to information, the total value of investments in the "Ekto" holding and other assets amounted to approximately 460 million dollars at the end of 2025.
Forbes previously also published information about Yusuf Alekperov's personal life. It is reported that he got married for the second time in 2024. His wife's name is Olga.
It should be noted that the ranking of Russia's richest heirs is prepared based on the fortunes of the country's leading billionaires and their potential heirs. In this year's list, Yusuf Alekperov stood out as the person with the largest inheritance share.
