Biography
Mikhail Fridman — billionaire (alfa) with roots in the USSR
Mikhail Fridman co-founded Alfa Group, Russia's largest private investment consortium, building stakes in oil, banking, and telecoms. Born in Lviv in 1964, he rose from Soviet-era street trading to a $15B+ fortune.
"Left Moscow for Tel Aviv and London circa 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine."
Migration storyRussian Connection
Tracing the roots — Lviv (Ukraine)
Fridman grew up in a Soviet Jewish family in Lviv. He built his businesses in Moscow and later moved to Israel.
Founder of Alfa Bank; holds Israeli citizenship.
Family Tree
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Mikhail Fridman🇮🇱 Israel
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Origin
Lviv (Ukraine)🇷🇺 USSR
Historical context
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1922–1991
Lviv (Ukraine). At the time, this region was one of the fifteen republics of the Soviet Union.
Map: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Co-founder of Alfa Group
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Co-founder of Alfa-Bank, Russia's largest private bank
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Co-founder of LetterOne investment group
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Peak net worth exceeding $15 billion
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Stake in Vimpelcom (now VEON), one of world's largest telecoms
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