Bio/Wiki
Full name | Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin |
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FBI Name earned | Putin’s Chef |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 168 cm |
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Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black (Semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Leningrad Sports Boarding School No. 62 |
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College/University | Leningrad Chemical and Pharmaceutical Institute, Saint Petersburg |
Personal Life
Religion | Judaism |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Family
Wife | Lyubov Valentinovna Prigozhina | ||||
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Career
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Style Quotient
Aircraft Collection |
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Yacht Collection | A 115-foot yacht named St Vitamin |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Yevgeny Prigozhin had a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin before his alleged rebellion against the Russian government in June 2023. | |
He is a billionaire and one of the wealthiest contractors for the Russian government. | |
During his school days, he aimed to become a professional cross-country skier. | |
After being released from prison in 1990, he found success selling hotdogs at Leningrad’s Apraksin Dvor open-air market. | |
He obtained government food contracts through Concord Catering to supply meals to school children and government employees. | |
Prigozhin was involved in the Internet Research Agency, Concord Management and Consulting Company, and other companies accused of influencing political events in Russia and other countries. | |
He expanded his influence in Africa through his association with the Wagner Group. | |
Yevgeny Prigozhin faced accusations of planning to use the Wagner Group for a potential coup within Russia. | |
He accused the Russian military of attacking Wagner’s forces during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. | |
After striking a deal with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Prigozhin moved to Belarus. | |
He remains under investigation for treason. |