Viktor Rashnikov, the billionaire Russian: biography, family, state

Richest men in the world – a special caste of the world's population that lives at some distance from the rest of the people. No exception in this matter and the Russian billionaires, the wealth which, according to experts, reaches enormous values, so the rich of Russia are in the elite club of the business world for their income level. In principle, this fact is not surprising, since the Russian Federation is famous for its natural resources and a high level of intellectual development of experts in various industrial and not only fields.

In this article we will talk about one of the representatives of the Russian establishment, whose name is Victor Rashnikov. To his person should look closely, because in many respects thanks to the Russian metallurgy with minimum losses survived the 1998 default crisis of 2008 and now deystvuuschie sanctions from the European Union and the United States of America. Of course, people like Victor Filippovich, there are always the center of attention and do not always have the crystal chitsujo reputation, but we will only touch on the basic milestones of his biography, leaving various speculation and rumors at the mercy of other people.

Brief biographical excursus

Future modern billionaire Pavlica the light October 13, 1948 in Magnitogorsk. In 1974 he defended a diploma in engineering (speciality “pressure metal treatment”). Family institution was to Rashnikov Magnitogorsk mining and metallurgical Institute. In 1994, Victor became the owner of the second higher education. His specialty was “the organization of production management”.

In 1996, Viktor Filippovich was awarded the PhD degree for the scientific report on the theme "Improving end-to-end technologies of production of structural steels with the aim of improving product quality". The businessman also became a doctor of technical Sciences, defended his dissertation, which was devoted to the efficient improvement of the system “steel - rolled - steel" for more rolling profile with a high degree of competitiveness.

Industrial activity

His glorious career Rashnikov began in 1967, when he came to Magnitogorsk iron and steel works as usual as a repairman. His first working place was the shop of repair of metallurgical equipment No. 2.

In 1974, Mr Rashnikov holds the post of operator in rolling shop No. 5. Subsequently, he also worked as the head of the brigade for the delivery of hot metal in the blooming shop, the master of adjustage, led the change of rolling mill No. 9.

In the years 1970-83 Rashnikov is in the post of head of workshop No. 9. And from 1983 to 1985, works as the Deputy head of the production Department of the enterprise. In 1985 Victor some time was the head of the rolling shop.

The head of the production Department of the enterprise Rashnikov Viktor Filippovich stayed from 1985 to 1986, after which for four years was Deputy chief engineer of the plant, managing the production and supply of products.

First Deputy General Director of the metallurgical plant Rashnikov began in 1990, and from 1991 to 1992 he worked as chief engineer.

OJSC “MMK” Mr Rashnikov headed in 1997 and was the first person of the company until 2005. By the way, this post it got thanks to the recommendation of the company "Prime Leasing".

The Billionaire was also a member of the Board of Directors of OJSC “the Central company FPG "the Magnitogorsk steel"” and several banks.

Since 2006, served as head of OOO «Management company MMK”.

It is also Worth noting that in 1999 Rashnikov also monitored by “Russian metallurgical company”, “Yuzhuralavtoban», «Russian bread” and a few other companies that estimated a total of about half a billion dollars.

Effective crisis Manager

An Important point: in 1998, Viktor Rashnikov as Director of the CMI, agreed with the Germans about getting a big enough loan, but its getting much complicated because of the August default of the Russian economy. But it is fair to say that Rashnikov has contributed to stopping the decline of production, and by 2002, production volumes were increased by 65 %.

Political life

In 1994, Rashnikov Viktor Filippovich was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of his native Chelyabinsk region. Over time, he was successfully re-elected back again repeatedly.

In late 1998, has become one of the key figures of the party«Fatherland», which was then headed by Yevgeny Primakov and Yuri Luzhkov.

In 2000, Mr Rashnikov was a confidant of Putin during the election the election for the post of President of the Russian Federation.

In 2003, Rashnikov was elected to the State Duma, however, for unclear reasons, refused its mandate. Also participated in the parliamentary race of 2007, which was second in the list of United Russia in the Chelyabinsk region. He worked in the Committee on industry, transport, fuel, energy and communication.

The position of the President of the Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs of Chelyabinsk region Rashnikov took in 1997, and three years later became members of the Board of the coordinating Council of domestic producers.

In 2009, Victor went to work in the government Commission on the development of the steel industry, headed by Igor Sechin.

Marital status

Rashnikov Viktor Rashnikov, whose family is large enough, the entire life living with one woman – Tatyana. The couple raised two daughters who are both involved in the work of CMI. Also the billionaire is the grandson of Victor and two granddaughters. There is information that the younger brother of the oligarch was the head of the company supplying the black scrap for the steel mill.

Hobbies

Viktor Rashnikov is a staunch fan of Alpine and water skiing. Some sources say that it is thanks to him was built near Magnitogorsk highway for skiers, covered by artificial snow. Also Victor Filippovich very fond of hockey. For almost 20 years, he headed the hockey club called «metallurg».

Deal

In the early 2000s, Rashnikov gave $ 150 million, Chigirinsky to come in on the construction of the newest hotel complex «Russia». But in 2013, Victor received penalty from the government capital in the form of Renaissance hotels for the failure of the project. The oligarch immediately sold the building, and, according to some financial experts, over $ 150 million.

The offspring

In 2009, Victor Rashnikov (“MMK” – the company which he owns substantially all) adopted a rather unusual decision: he completely abandoned belonging to it of dividends in the amount of 1.86 billion. The teacher felt that these funds should be channeled to support the various needs of the enterprise.

Scandals

Victor Rashnikov, whose biography is rich in various events, repeatedly fell in the epicenter of scandals. So, billionaire was charged with creating them corrupt scheme, which was to work with 39 of intermediary firms at artificially low export prices. While the founders of these firms were or Rashnikov himself, or his close persons. Also, Viktor Rashnikov was able to adjust the supply of coal to the plant at an inflated price from Kuzbass. The money laundering happened with the Moscow banks and representative offices of foreign firms. I should say that all this information does not have any serious documentary evidence, and no litigation on this issue was conducted.

In 2014, Rashnikov has actively supported the then acting Governor, and now acting head of the Chelyabinsk region Boris Dubrovsky. As such, the scandal in this situation was not, but local opposition and the public are rightly worried about what Dubrovsky will become an active lobbyist for financial interests Rashnikov. And all because the Governor before his election as life was under the wing of Mr Rashnikov at a metallurgical plant. There were rumors that the oligarchs not only poured money into the campaign Dubrovsky, but paid a very expensive leisure of his protégé. It was known that Dubrovsky was vacationing in the most expensive hotels on the planet, including the only seven-star Burj al Arab. In this regard became apparent to many that the money from the Treasury of the region can start to leak into structures owned by Rashnikov.

Robbery

On the Day of Metallurgist, which in 2016 was on July 15, Viktor Rashnikov was waiting for a very unpleasant surprise – his house was robbed. According to operative data, in the midst of the feast, unknown persons entered the house of the head of the plant and carried out all the valuables and quite a large amount of money. At the moment, security officers understand how the attackers managed to shoot on a fairly well protected area.

Sailor

Victor Rashnikov, the yacht which, according to the 2015 year, was one of the biggest in the world, true to itself: to the acquisition of the vessel it came fromthe responsibility as to any other question.

The Boat is called Ocean Victory has a length of 140 meters. She came from the shipyard in Italy in 2014. The yacht design developed Espen Oyno, interior design was done by Alberto Pinto.

The Ship has a steel hull. The number of decks is seven. There are also six pools, each of which has a length of up to eight meters. In stock and a helipad with a beach club. For a pleasant stay include a SPA area. Ease of movement between decks provides lift. In addition, the yacht is equipped with a garage for chetyrnadtsatiletnego sailing vessel.

The Yacht of Victor Filippovich can develop a speed of 19 knots (about 35 km/h). During the development and construction of the creators have paid attention to its sustainability, using the most modern technologies and development. Engineers have taken care to ensure that the ship reduces emissions of harmful substances and elements.

The Degree of wealth

Victor Rashnikov, whose fortune today is around $ 3.8 billion, was able to rise from the thirtieth to the twenty-third place in the ranking of the richest people of Russia. For comparison: Roman Abramovich with his 7.6 billion is at the thirteenth position in the ranking, and a leader Leonid Mikhelson, having the asset of 14.4 billion dollars. In General, however, Russian billionaires, as before, can boast of high incomes and large fortunes.

Family matter

In 2012, the Board of Directors of the Magnitogorsk metallurgical combine became the daughter Rashnikov – Olga. This lady is quite a closed society. Different media are quite often confused in her personal data. It is known only that she was born in 1977 and has three children.

Originally the daughter of an oligarch studied in a simple Magnitogorsk school, but after she continued her education in Switzerland, where it managed to become a bachelor of Economics. After that the girl continued to explore science in Moscow, having been on courses Executive MBA at State University of management. According to some sources, Olga owns three apartments, however this has not been confirmed.

Olga was not seen at the various gatherings of children of rich Russians, neither at home nor abroad. In addition, even in his native Magnitogorsk rarely see her in public.

According to people close knowing the daughter of Victor Rashnikov, she has a pretty narrow circle of friends and almost never leads a secular life. It is noted that it is very pleasant in conversation, not abused, ornaments and jewelry, very elegant and exquisitely dressed. To subordinates is very strict, but does not pass the edge of reason. Olga perfectly speaks three foreign languages and their children also teaches for knowledge. With this purpose from abroad were caused by the professional nurse.

He Himself Rashnikov says that it is not against the participation of both of his daughters in the steel business. However, it does not represent any of them at the helm of the steel industry, because the industry – an exclusively male prerogative, which takes a lot of time and effort, and the woman was the guardian of the family hearth and should give serious attention to the family.

Today

Rashnikov Viktor Filippovich (“Forbes” rightly classifies it to the richest people of Russia) in may 2016 was again re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Magnitogorsk metallurgical combine. Recall that the revenue of this company for the last year amounted to nearly 6 billion U.S. dollars.

This year earlier Rashnikov stated that at available at the MMK plant in Turkey hot rolled production can be started only after confirming the economic feasibility of the event. Until that Metalurji operates the only plant cold rolling.

Also of the achievements Rashnikov is the fact that this year between «Magnitogorsk» and "Gazprom" signed a contract for the supply of pipes.

In Addition, as head of the hockey club «metallurg» Victor Filippovich has openly declared that is ready to help the ice hockey Federation of the Russian Federation in the construction of modern ice hockey stadium in the Urals. In particular, he said that the plans - the construction of the training rink near the current ice arena.

Awards

• Victor Filippovich has the medal "For valor". Also he has the order «For merit" and Honor.
• In the Summer of 2002 Rashnikov was thanked on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation.
• In the framework of the prize. Peter the Great in 2000, Victor was awarded the title of laureate “For the big contribution to development of economy of Russia”.
• In 2001, the year awarded for the increase in production and high quality steel produced at the oxygen-Converter plant.
• In 2002 he was awarded the prize for technological re-equipment of the energy sector based on energy-saving technologies, and also received the Kosygin award.