Dmitry Nikolaev

Early Life

Dmitry Nikolaev was born in 1966 in Russia. Details regarding his early life and education are limited, though he is known to reside in Kemerovo, Russia. Nikolaev controls the coal producer Stroyservis, which he invested in after initially trading metals and pipes.

Rise to Success

Nikolaev's wealth stems primarily from his control of Stroyservis. The company is the 6th largest coal producer in Russia. Stroyservis produces coking and thermal coke and coke chemistry. His company, Stroyservis, entered the Forbes' rankings in 2023 with an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion, and this increased to $1.8 billion in 2024. However, according to Forbes, as of February 2, 2026, his real-time net worth is $1.4 billion.

Key Business Strategies

Stroyservis's head office is in Kemerovo (Kuzbass, Siberia). Kuzbass is one of the largest coal areas globally, with estimated coal deposits of around 700 billion tons. Nikolaev has been involved in the coal industry, with his company Stroyservis being a major producer.

Philanthropy

Every year Stroyservis enters into agreements for social and economic cooperation with the administration of the Kemerovo region. The company supports local hospitals and schools.