Alexander Svetakov
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Alexander Svetakov

Russia 58 years old Self-Made

Overview

Source of Wealth
Real estate
Residence
Moscow
Education
Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (Master of Science)
Marital Status
Married
Children
5

Biography

Alexander Svetakov is one of the biggest property owners in the Moscow region, with most of his land in New Moscow.

Svetakov got his start importing electronics from Asia.

He sold one of his earlier businesses, Absolut bank, in 2007 for $1.4 billion, then a record for Russia's banking sector.

His investment group Absolut had businesses in everything from real estate to caviar extraction.

He sold his caviar business few years ago and concentrated on residential real estate.

About

Svetakov enjoys surfing and tennis, and has built tennis courts in Zhukovka cottage village.

Svetakov financed the construction of a school for disabled children near Moscow.