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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Michelle Morgan-Davies

Self-made billionaire reveals how she clawed her way out of extreme poverty

Jam Press/@victoriaunikel

Victoria Unikel grew up in a cold and crumbling flat in communist-controlled Russia – a home she shared with three families including her own – but always knew she was destined for a better life.

She claims her father was imprisoned for political reasons, while her grandparents were exiled to Siberia as enemies of the state.

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