Roman Abramovich with his girlfriend Daria 'Dasha' Zhukova: His vast fortune has been detailed for the first time
He has seven homes in the UK, a mere 22 bank accounts in Russia and drives a four-year-old Volkswagen.
The fortune of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was laid bare yesterday, leading to a welter of criticism.
The declaration was made under Russian anti-corruption laws because he is standing for re-election in the regional parliament in the province of Chukotka, where he was once governor.
It shows that most of his property is in Britain – six flats and a house, compared with four homes in Russia, two in the U.S. and three in France.
The 44-year-old is reportedly seeking to convert flats in Belgravia into a mansion valued at around £150million to share with his girlfriend, Daria ‘Dasha’ Zhukova.
There was speculation yesterday that other British properties linked to him may have been switched to ex-wife Irina, mother of five of his six children, as part of their divorce settlement.
Roman Abramovich's Eclipse, the world's longest motor yacht, anchored off the Caribbean idyll of St Barth's where the Russian also owns a £56million home
The declaration also states Abramovich has almost £72million in 22 bank accounts, and more than £25million held in shares.
Aides stressed they hoped the move would scotch rumours that he owns other properties.
Spokesman John Mann said he hoped ‘the fact that Russian properties are listed first will encourage reporters to stop falsely reporting that his principal home is London’, and also ‘stop people reporting on properties he has never owned’.
Lowndes Square in Knightsbridge, London SW1, where Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich bought three flats for a total of £7.8million, adding to three he already owns there worth £10million
West Sussex sprawl: Abramovich's Fyning Hill Estate in PetersfieldHowever, the Russian blogosphere was full of negative reaction, reinforcing sentiments expressed by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that Abramovich was a symbol of his country’s ‘rich debauchery’.
One critic said: ‘It looks like he’s investing most of all into English property – why doesn’t he take part in the elections in England?’
Another commentator said: ‘Very dangerous. Can start a revolution.’
One of billionaire Abramovich's many homes, this one a £30million mansion in Cap d'Antibes in the South of France 
Caribbean getaway: Roman Abramovich hosts his annual lavish New Year's Eve party in St Barts
Football fan: Abramovich has as 100 per cent stake in Chelsea FC (pictured, Stamford Bridge), valued at £402millionsource: dailymail
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