Early Life and Education
Ivan Tavrin was born in Moscow, Russia, on November 1, 1976. He graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) in 1998 with a degree in international law. During his university years, Tavrin started an advertising agency selling TV ads.
Rise to Success
Tavrin's career has been marked by significant leadership roles and strategic investments in the media, technology, and telecommunications sectors. In 2002, he founded and headed the Regional Media Group, which combined television and radio assets. In 2007, he created the Media-1 holding, formerly known as UTH Russia, and became its chairman. Tavrin served as CEO of MegaFon from 2012 to 2016.
Key Business Strategies
Tavrin founded Kismet Capital Group in 2016, an investment firm focused on technology and consumer companies in Russia. Through Kismet, he has made several key acquisitions and investments, including the purchase of Avito, one of the largest Russian internet companies, for $2.4 billion in 2022. Tavrin also led the IPO of Kismet Acquisitions companies and the merger with Nexters Global Ltd. He is known for acquiring Russian assets of foreign companies after the 2022 Ukraine-Russia war.
Philanthropy
While specific philanthropy amounts are not readily available in the search results, it is known that Tavrin has supported various initiatives, though the exact details and amounts are not widely publicized. Further details are needed to provide a more comprehensive overview of his philanthropic activities.
