In Russia, the rich just keep getting richer.

Forbes magazine's annual survey of the wealthiest 100 Russian citizens published yesterday counted 60 dollar billionaires - 16 more than a year ago - and was topped for the third year running by Roman Abramovich and his $19.2 billion fortune.

The Chelsea soccer club owner's wealth, built on oil and now anchored in steel, grew a modest 5 percent over the last year, largely because of generous funding of the remote Chukotka region he governs and commitments to state-backed projects.