Early Life
Nikita Mishin was born in Russia, USSR on August 29, 1971. Details about his early life and childhood remain private. He received his bachelor's degree from Moscow State University in 1993.
Rise to Success
Mishin's career began with the founding of Severstaltrans, now known as N-Trans, in 1996 with partners Andrey Filatov and Konstantin Nikolaev. In 2007, the partners bought out Alexey Mordashov's stake. Mishin co-founded Globaltrans, Russia's largest train operator. In December 2017, Mishin sold his shares in Global Ports, exiting the port business. He acquired Cypriot citizenship in 2015. In January 2024, Mishin sold his shares in Globaltrans.
Key Business Strategies
Mishin's strategies included forming partnerships to build logistics companies. This allowed him to invest in port facilities and rolling stock. He also invested in the infrastructure company, Mostotrest. Mishin focuses on education and philanthropy after selling his stake in Globaltrans, the freight-rail company he co-founded.
Philanthropy
Mishin established the Dar Charity Foundation in 2005 to support educational philanthropy. The foundation supports school education, projects, and events aimed at ensuring high-quality education. In 2017, he opened a school.
