Roman Abramovich is widely reported to be living in effective exile, with his primary base now in Turkey, particularly Istanbul on the Bosporus, rather than in the UK or EU.

Current reported base

  • Multiple outlets state that Abramovich has established residence in Turkey after Western sanctions limited his ability to travel and live in the UK and EU.
  • Reports describe him as being “holed up” or in a “gilded cage” in Istanbul, living in a luxurious waterfront villa along the Bosporus.

Istanbul details

  • One report claims he has been staying in an upscale Bosporus-side neighborhood such as Anadolu Hisarı or Vaniköy, areas known for expensive waterfront mansions.
  • Media have mentioned arrangements such as renting a high‑value mansion (with figures like £40,000 per month cited), though precise addresses are not confirmed and remain speculative.

Other places he is linked to

  • Coverage over the last few years has suggested his life is split between Istanbul, Sochi (Russia) and Tel Aviv (Israel), with occasional travel to Dubai, but no return to the UK since sanctions.
  • His large superyacht has also been moored in Turkish ports, reinforcing the idea that Turkey is his main safe base for now.

How certain is this?

  • None of the publicly available sources provide an official, fixed home address; they rely on reporting from journalists, yacht tracking, and real‑estate insiders.
  • The best summary is that Abramovich currently lives a restricted but very wealthy life centered in Istanbul, Turkey, with movements mainly within Turkey and occasionally to a few other jurisdictions where he can still travel.

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