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Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by Hopez456(m): 5:17pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
A 47-year-old Russian man, German Sterligov has done what many dare not try. Hitting limelight at only 24 by becoming Russia’s first legal millionaire since 1917, Sterligov has given up all of that wealth and returned to the countryside to live as a peasant, according to the BBC. Even though the financial empire he built – with offices in London and New York – guaranteed a lifetime of comfort, the 47-year-old felt he was better off in the fringes rather than continue a life of affluence. After more than 15 years of fame and riches, Sterligov headed for the woods where he says life is a bit calm and natural. “I’m free here. I don’t depend on anyone and me and my family are totally self sufficient. Most of my friends thought I had taken leave of my senses but I think I have been proved right,” he said. Sterligov who set up Russia’s first commodities exchange, had over 2,500 employees at a time and took a shot at the country’s presidency in the early 2000s. But sadly, business and politics turned out to be a lethal combination for him. He was barred by election officials for odd reasons, building up huge debts following an expensive political campaigning. To cover the debt, he was forced to sell his four- storey mansion in Moscow’s most exclusive neighbourhood. But he didn’t stop there. He thought to himself all material possessions were vanity and so proceeded in giving up everything he ever owned. Apart from selling off all his properties, Sterligov also gave away shares worth hundreds of millions of pounds, also asking his wife, Alyona, to trade her jewellery and designer clothes for the traditional long skirt and headscarf worn by Russian peasants. With almost nothing to their name, the couple and their four children retreated to the woods. With the little money they had left, the Sterligovs built a small log cabin with no electricity. Ten days after they moved into their new home, Alyona gave birth to the couple’s fifth child. Looking back, the 47-year-old says he has no regrets: “Not in a million years do I want to be a businessman with these silly, shiny badges of success – the Rublyovka houses, swanky yachts, Bentleys and so on,” he said. “I’m happy with my peace in the countryside, and my sheep, along with my wife and kids. Being super-rich is a kind of slavery from which we’re free, thankfully.” As a businessman, he and his family lived in constant fear of being kidnapped or becoming victims of contract killing. The couple had changed their address no less than 23 times in the face of new threats. “He came home, threw down his jacket, and suddenly said, ‘I can’t do any more here. Let’s go and find a new life,’” Alyona, recalls. Although Sterligov’s two houses are large and comfortable with a few modern conveniences like electricity, lavatories and a washing machine, they don’t own a TV or computer. The children don’t attend school, either. Instead, they have old-fashioned tutors who visit their home to teach them math, history, Russian, and hand-to- hand combat. |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by ULSHERLAN(m): 5:26pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
This is madness. @op no source 2 Likes |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by Hopez456(m): 5:46pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
ULSHERLAN: This is madness.It's from the BBC site as stated in the first paragraph of the article. however, you can read more about it on http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5148132.stm |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by chukxie(m): 5:49pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
It's not madness. Although it may appear that way to a lot of us. The man had lived a life of affluence. He had seen and done all the things rich folks do on daily basis. So, giving it all up for a simple life in the woods wouldn't have been a difficult thing for him to do. 4 Likes |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by twosquare(m): 7:20pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
Matthew 19:20-22 comes to mind. Wealth atimes can be slavery.......for a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things he possesses. The prayer of Proverb 30:7-9 is good for everyone with understanding.hmmn |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by Momcherry(f): 8:16pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
Money can not buy happiness. But he went too far..poor kids..from grace to grass. Happy birthday to me by the way! |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by missdebs(f): 9:43pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
lies!!! |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by ULSHERLAN(m): 11:15pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
missdebs: lies!!!don't mind them. You can only give some but def not all. So what's d point of the riches in the first place btw ur looking beautiful Deborah |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by Hopez456(m): 10:12am On Jul 30, 2014 |
missdebs: lies!!! ULSHERLAN:Don't you guys think it's actually possible, their society over there is different from ours, they've got responsible and responsive govt. |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by satmaniac(m): 12:09pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
yeah it is true I know the man , however the man is not saying the truth. I mean there is something he is trying to cover up. So I feel i should let you guys know, hence this is the real gist: The man was aproached by the illuminati to join them since he is one of russia's top millionaires and he refused and that is when they start threaten him as mentioned in the op, he change address a couple of time and still they where after his life, as a result of the pressure from the illuminati he decided to give up his turbulent life of affluence for a peaceful life of peasantry. however this is just another conspiracy theory . You have no reason to doubt me unless you have a sensible explanation as to why he gave up those millions, because that story up there doesnt make any sense! |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by Nobody: 12:06pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
The song below capture the essence of every soul as it approaches singularity and/or as the final moment approaches: I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that's real The needle tears a hole The old familiar sting Try to kill it all away But I remember everything What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt I wear this crown of thorns Upon my liar's chair Full of broken thoughts I cannot repair Beneath the stains of time The feelings disappears You are someone else I am still right here What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt If I could start again A million miles away I would keep myself I would find a way Hurt - Written by Treznor for Nine inch Nail. Cover by Johnny Cash |
Re: Russian Millionaire Gives Up Fortune To Live As peasant by oluomad(m): 12:33pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
This doesn't make sense to me!!! There is something they are not telling us! HOW CAN Asi asi |
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