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Biography
Andrei Skoch, born in 1966, is a Russian billionaire with an estimated net worth of $6.8 billion, primarily from metals and mining. He is a member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation since 1999. Skoch began his career in the late 1980s and later became a partner in the Metalloinvest conglomerate, a major producer of iron ore and steel. Beyond his business ventures, Skoch is known for his extensive philanthropic work through the Pokolenie (Generation) Foundation, supporting various social initiatives. He has faced sanctions from the U.S., EU, and UK.
