Is Mikhail Prokhorov A-List?
YesA
Yes — Mikhail Prokhorov is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2009
Political Aspirations
Ranking Timeline
1990C$1M
Early Business Ventures
Starts early business ventures in finance and metals.
2000B▲$1B+$999M
Norilsk Nickel CEO
Becomes CEO of Norilsk Nickel, amassing significant wealth.
2009A▲$5B+$4B
Political Aspirations
Enters politics, with an initial focus on business development.
2011A$8B+$3B
Brooklyn Nets Ownership
Purchases the Brooklyn Nets NBA team.
2012A$10B+$2B
Presidential Bid
Runs for President of Russia.
2019A$11B+$1B
Nets Sale
Sells controlling stake in Brooklyn Nets.
2026A$11.5B+$500M
Russian Oligarch
Remains a prominent Russian oligarch.
Last updated: February 25, 2026