Roustam Tariko, the six foot three, forty-four year old Russian was just named one of the world’s richest bachelors by FORBES magazine. Coming in at #410, Tariko’s net worth of 1.9 billion isn’t so shabby. He exclaims in his broken English, “I just like people – many, many people. I want to do something for people. This drives me.”

A self-made billionaire, Roustam began his career in sales, working in the hospitality industry and then moving to the major Russian chocolate manufacturer, Ferrero Rocher. He then began selling Italian Vermouth where he won an exclusive contract with Martini Rossi and thus established Roust, Inc, the company that is responsible for importing liquor and other spirits in Russia. He is also responsible for creating Russia’s high-end vodka, Russia Standard. Growing up in a strict Communist household (his mother was a Communist Party official), he did not drink until going to school in Moscow, and now he seems to be making up for lost time.

Not one to miss out on a good time, Roustam is quite the party animal. He is also one of Russia’s most eligible bachelors and with a bank account like his, I’m sure there are more than enough women lined up ready to spend it. Tariko is also known for throwing elaborate parties and for his extravagant lifestyle. He is the first Russian to have owned a Maybach and a Mercedes SLR McLaren.

His latest bash was a one thousand invite party at the base of the Statue of Liberty. Guests feasted on elaborate courses of Russian cuisine and of course chilled Imperia vodka. “We drink, we drink, we drink!”, claimed the Russian playboy as he prepared for the extravaganza to introduce the vodka to American consumers. “So important. I knew my party must be with Statue of Liberty. Symbol of a better life.” “Guests will sit on big black velvet pillows decorated with gold crests, like Romanoff.” In true Russian spirit, he rambles unashamed about his wealth and extravagance. “I go where I want, when I want. I live, in Moscow, in best residential area. I have a house in Sardinia… I never do anything I do not like.” Well, lucky for him, he’s got the bank digits to back it up. And if that’s not enough, he’s the four hundred and tenth’s richest man on the planet.

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