Boris Dobrodeev
Boris Dobrodeev is a prominent Russian businessman and former CEO of VK, one of the largest social media networks in Russia. He took over as head of VK in 2014, following the departure of the company's founder, Pavel Durov. Dobrodeev has a background in management and telecommunications, having previously worked at USM Holdings before joining VK. He became the CEO of the entire Mail.ru Group in 2016, a role he held until the company rebranded as VK in 2021. In 2022, he briefly led USM Telecom before leaving to pursue his own projects. Recently, Dobrodeev has been in the news as a candidate to head 'Lesta Games,' a gaming studio in Russia responsible for publishing popular titles such as 'World of Tanks.'
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Recent news mentions
Boris Dobrodeev has taken over as the head of the game studio 'Lesta', which publishes 'World of Tanks' in Russia.
Борис Добродеев возглавил издателя «Мира танков» в России — РБК
Russia· 2025-07-31
Boris Dobrodeev has become a candidate for the head of the publisher 'World of Tanks'.
Борис Добродеев стал кандидатом на пост главы издателя «Мира танков» — РБКRussia· 2025-07-22
Boris Dobrodeev has become a candidate for the head of the publisher 'World of Tanks'.
Борис Добродеев стал кандидатом на пост главы издателя «Мира танков» — РБКRussia· 2025-07-22