Abramovich to stand in Arctic election

Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich is to stand for election to a remote Arctic region’s government.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2008 - 10:14

Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich is to stand for election to a remote Arctic region’s government.

The Russian billionaire resigned earlier this month as governor of Chukotka, which has a population of 50,000 and lies opposite Alaska on the Bering Strait.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Arctic Place: Chukotka Place: Alaska Place: Bering Strait Person: Abramovich Person: Roman Abramovich Organisation: Chelsea Football Club

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