Vladimir Litvinenko & family

Early Life and Education

Vladimir Stefanovich Litvinenko was born on August 14, 1955, in Novoleninsky, Timashyovsky District, Krasnodar Krai, Soviet Union. He graduated from the Leningrad Mining Institute in 1982 with honors. He holds a Master of Science degree from Saint Petersburg Mining University.

Rise to Success

Litvinenko's career is marked by his long tenure as the Rector of Saint Petersburg Mining University since 1994. He also chaired the committee that awarded Vladimir Putin his Ph.D. in 1997. His business acumen is evident in his significant ownership of PhosAgro, a major chemical company. He was paid in shares for consulting work in 2004, and was listed as chairman of the company when it was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2011. He increased his stake in PhosAgro through the years.

Key Business Strategies

Litvinenko's wealth is closely tied to his shareholdings in PhosAgro, where he owns roughly 15% as of the information available. He has also served as the chairman of the board of directors of PhosAgro.

Philanthropy

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