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November 04, 2013

From North Pole to the stars: Russia's thrill-seeking tycoon
Monaco (AFP) Nov 04, 2013
Other tycoons may plough their millions into yachts or private jets, but Vasily Klyukin prefers a good "adventure". On his diary for next year? A space trip with Leonardo DiCaprio. "I don't want to waste any time - I want to live my life to the full," the Russian multi-millionaire, newly settled in the mega-rich principality of Monaco, told AFP in an interview. After a 140-kilometre (86-mile) raft trip, the fresh-faced 37-year-old plans a flight to the North Pole for next April. "I'll spen ... read more

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