Biography
Moshe Kantor — businessman with roots in the USSR
Moshe Kantor is a Russian-Israeli billionaire who built Acron Group — one of the world's leading nitrogen fertilizer producers — into a global company. Beyond business, he has been a major Jewish communal leader as President of the European Jewish Congress and a prominent advocate against antisemitism.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Moscow (Russia)
Born in Moscow in 1953, Kantor studied physics before entering business. His dual identity as Russian industrialist and global Jewish communal leader is emblematic of the Russian-Jewish billionaire diaspora — using their fortunes to both conduct global business and advocate for Jewish culture and security worldwide.
Family Tree
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Moshe Kantor🇮🇱 Israel
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Self (Born there)
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Origin
Moscow (Russia)🇷🇺 USSR
Historical context
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1922–1991
Moscow (Russia). 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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Built Acron Group into one of the world's leading fertilizer producers
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President of the European Jewish Congress
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President of the World Holocaust Forum (Yad Vashem)
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Founded the Moshe Kantor Database for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism
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Swiss and Israeli resident; sanctioned by EU (2022)
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