Russian oligarch hunters canceling safaris

[Scott CWO]

I have received word from some African operators that I have hunted with in the past that some of their Russian hunters are canceling high-end safaris for elephant, leopard, buffalo, etc… due to the Ukrainian war sanctions. There are some discounts that are coming available. If some of you guys on AH are looking for better pricing this year, this might be your chance to save some money!

 

[Scott CWO]

I know of June and August cancellations for one of the best Botswana elephant areas if anyone is interested. I’m tempted to go back myself!

 

[375Fox]

I was wondering about this. It might be a good opportunity for some to get discounted hunts in great areas, buts it’s really unfortunate especially after 2020. Money from Russians still add to conservation value in wild Africa, particularly lions and elephants.

 

[Brent in Az]

Cancelling hunts is not their only problem.

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich begging pals to lend him $1M to pay staff

Roman Abramovich is begging his powerful Hollywood and US business honcho friends to lend him $1 million to keep him afloat after his assets were frozen by the international community.

pagesix.com

 

[C.W. Richter]

If someone is Putin' a considerable deposit down for us 1 Ruble=1 US Cent! I'll consider it!

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Thank you. I am that guy, that I am probably not going to ever be able to afford higher end hunts. Hell, I just want to get back again for more plains game. But I am so grateful for guys like you that share your experience and connections to help others. Scott... You rock. Have a great weekend sir.

 

[Safari Dave]

Might as well turn U.S. currency into ivory.

It could be worthless in a week, if oil starts trading in anything else.

 

[WAB]

My first Botswana hunt was a hunt cancelled by a Russian general due to one of Putin’s shenanigans. Botswana elephant and buffalo seem to be high on their list.

 

[gbflyer]

Who is sanctioning them in Africa?

African countries showed disunity in UN votes on Russia: South Africa’s role was pivotal

The unwillingness of African governments to forge a unified position on the Russian invasion has damaged the credibility of their pan-African commitments.

theconversation.com

 

[C.W. Richter]

Will there be shortages of vodka and caviar in camp?? Please tell me it's not so! And what on Earth are those devices where you hammer snuff up someone's nose prior to drinking it?? LOL Just saw in a video last night...

 

[375Fox]

Who is sanctioning them in Africa?

African countries showed disunity in UN votes on Russia: South Africa’s role was pivotal

The unwillingness of African governments to forge a unified position on the Russian invasion has damaged the credibility of their pan-African commitments.

theconversation.com

Probably more an issue of how to pay outside their country since they can no longer use visa or MasterCard or swift for bank transfers. Their access to US dollars is also likely limited.

 

[Milo]

Cancelling hunts is not their only problem.

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich begging pals to lend him $1M to pay staff

Roman Abramovich is begging his powerful Hollywood and US business honcho friends to lend him $1 million to keep him afloat after his assets were frozen by the international community.

pagesix.com

What good is it to borrow $1M when your weekly payroll is $750K?

 

[Brent in Az]

What good is it to borrow $1M when your weekly payroll is $750K?

I had the same question. The overhead expense for that yacht is over $3 mil per month.

 

[spike.t]

I had the same question. The overhead expense for that yacht is over $3 mil per month.

Think his big one cost usd 600 000,000 and on yachts and jets I believe you work on approx 10% of value as running costs per year...so if my maths are vaguely correct then around 5 million a month...and he has more than one.....

 

[Scott CWO]

Cancelling hunts is not their only problem.

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich begging pals to lend him $1M to pay staff

Roman Abramovich is begging his powerful Hollywood and US business honcho friends to lend him $1 million to keep him afloat after his assets were frozen by the international community.

pagesix.com

Aww poor guy! My heart bleeds…. It’s basically stolen money while the mean income in Russia is $1000 per year.

 

[Brent in Az]

Aww poor guy! My heart bleeds…. It’s basically stolen money while the mean income in Russia is $1000 per year.

I think the best ally of Ukraine, could be within Russia itself. Once these Oligarch turds get bled dry by sanctions, they may well try and take down Putin from within.

Just maybe?

 

[Scott CWO]

L

I think the best ally of Ukraine, could be within Russia itself. Once these Oligarch turds get bled dry by sanctions, they may well try and take down Putin from within.

Just maybe?

Let’s hope so!

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Will there be shortages of vodka and caviar in camp?? Please tell me it's not so! And what on Earth are those devices where you hammer snuff up someone's nose prior to drinking it?? LOL Just saw in a video last night...

@C.W. Richter
It called a Koff Kot from memory translates to head shot. A couple of people tried it in our group but I wasn't that silly.
Bob

 

[C.W. Richter]

@C.W. Richter
It called a Koff Kot from memory translates to head shot. A couple of people tried it in our group but I wasn't that silly.
Bob

those who were silly enough, did a LOT of Koffing! lol

 

[Rick Cox]

Cancelling hunts is not their only problem.

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich begging pals to lend him $1M to pay staff

Roman Abramovich is begging his powerful Hollywood and US business honcho friends to lend him $1 million to keep him afloat after his assets were frozen by the international community.

pagesix.com

Poor bugger. He should approach Trudeau. He loves to hand out Canadian dollars to foreign concerns.