# Vladimir Lisin

_Russian businessman_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Vladimir Sergeyevich Lisin (born 7 May 1956) is a Russian billionaire businessman. He is the chairman and majority shareholder of Novolipetsk (NLMK), one of the four largest steel companies in Russia.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 May 1956 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470975#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ivanovo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470975#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Soviet Union; Russia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470975#P27))
- **Occupation:** entrepreneur ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470975#P106))
- **Political party:** Communist Party of the Soviet Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470975#P102))
- **Education:** Siberian State Industrial University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470975#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (30 November 2018 – 30 November 2022); president (11 July 2009 – 21 October 2021); president (2002–2020); chairperson (since 1998); chief executive officer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470975#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Honour; Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union Prize; Order of Alexander Nevsky; Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470975#P166))

## About

On March 24, 2026, he was listed in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with an estimated net worth of approximately US$24.1 billion, ranking 104th globally and fifth among the richest Russian businessmen. In contrast, the Forbes report for 2026 (published on March 10, 2026) provided a higher estimate of his wealth at US$25.5 billion, placing him 101st worldwide and sixth in Russia.

In 2022, amid an overall decline of around 42% in the combined wealth of Russian billionaires, Lisin topped the list of Russia’s richest individuals with a fortune of US$18.4 billion, ranking 87th globally. This was despite a decrease of approximately US$7.8 billion in his wealth during the year, largely due to sharp market downturns and economic sanctions.

## Questions

**When was Vladimir Lisin born?**  
Vladimir Lisin was born on 7 May 1956 in Ivanovo.

**What positions has Vladimir Lisin held?**  
Positions held by Vladimir Lisin include: President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (2018–2022); president (2009–2021); president (2002–2020); chairperson (since 1998); chief executive officer.

**Where did Vladimir Lisin study?**  
Vladimir Lisin was educated at Siberian State Industrial University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Vladimir Lisin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Lisin) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q470975](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470975) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Vladimir Lisin.jpg by Russian Presidential Press and Information Office (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vladimir_Lisin.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Vladimir Lisin". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/vladimir-lisin. Retrieved 5 November 2026.