Despite sanctions, Moscow boasts 73 dollar billionaires, securing the third spot globally. Hong Kong closely follows with 74 billionaires, leaving Moscow with a promising chance to surpass them and catch up to New York's 109 billionaires.

London shines as the top European city in sixth place, home to 62 billionaires. In contrast, continental Europe lags behind, with Paris leading the pack at 28 billionaires. The question arises: how many of London and Paris's billionaires are of Russian origin? Repatriating them could potentially propel Moscow to outshine New York.