Quick Info
| Profession | Oligarch |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 01/06/1961 |
| Age | 62 years (died on 23, Aug, 2023) |
| Birthplace | Leningrad |
| Date of Death | 23/08/2023 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin |
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| FBI Name earned | Putin’s Chef |
| Nickname | Putin's Chef |
| Description | Russian oligarch, mercenary leader, and founder of the Wagner Group private military company. Known for his catering empire and controversial role in Russian military operations across Ukraine, Syria, and Africa. |
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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| Early Career | After release from prison in 1990, started with hot dog carts at Apraksin Dvor market in Leningrad, then expanded into restaurant and catering businesses. |
| Business Ventures | Founded Concord Catering, securing lucrative government contracts for schools, military, and Kremlin events. Became primary caterer for Putin's official functions and international diplomatic dinners. |
| Wagner Group | Founded Wagner Group private military company in 2014 as director, serving as main channel between the mercenary outfit and the Kremlin. At peak, commanded over 50,000 fighters across Ukraine, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Central African Republic, and Mali. |
| Internet Research Agency | Confirmed in February 2023 as founder and long-time manager of the Internet Research Agency, a Russian propaganda and disinformation operation. Acknowledged in November 2022 his companies' interference in United States elections. |
Style Quotient
| Aircraft Collection |
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| Yacht Collection | A 115-foot yacht named St Vitamin |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Yevgeny Prigozhin had a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin before his alleged rebellion against the Russian government in June 2023. | |
| 2. He is a billionaire and one of the wealthiest contractors for the Russian government. | |
| 3. During his school days, he aimed to become a professional cross-country skier. | |
| 4. After being released from prison in 1990, he found success selling hotdogs at Leningrad’s Apraksin Dvor open-air market. | |
| 5. He obtained government food contracts through Concord Catering to supply meals to school children and government employees. | |
| 6. 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. | |
| 7. He expanded his influence in Africa through his association with the Wagner Group. | |
| 8. Yevgeny Prigozhin faced accusations of planning to use the Wagner Group for a potential coup within Russia. | |
| 9. He accused the Russian military of attacking Wagner’s forces during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. | |
| 10. After striking a deal with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Prigozhin moved to Belarus. | |
| 11. He remains under investigation for treason. | |
| 12. In 1981, at age 20, he was convicted of drunkenness, fraud, and robbery, serving approximately 9-13 years in Soviet prison. | |
| 13. He became a 15% stakeholder and manager of Contrast, the first grocery store chain in Saint Petersburg. |