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Russian oligarchs have lost an estimated $11billion (£7.6bn) in just 10 trading days since the turn of the year as oil prices slip and the rouble weakens. The nation is home to some of the richest men on the planet but as the oil price tumbles to below $30 a barrel and the Russian economy weakens, the super rich have seen an eye-watering amount of money wiped from their coffers.

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