Evgeny Prigozhin
Evgeny Prigozhin is a Russian businessman and founder of the private military company Wagner Group, which has gained notoriety for its operations in various conflict zones. He has been sanctioned by Western countries for his connections to the Kremlin and involvement in military actions. Prigozhin has also engaged in public disputes with regional politicians, including a notable exchange with Governor Evgeny Kuivashev, highlighting his controversial standing in Russian politics.
Born on Jun 01, 1961 (64 years old)
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Belarus:
Evgeny Prigozhin's name is filled with allusions to Siegfried in the context of the opera's themes.
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France:
Evgeny Prigozhin is the leader of the Wagner Group, which has been involved in military operations in Ukraine.
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Bulgaria:
Prigozhin led the failed mutiny of 'Wagner' in 2023, highlighting cracks in the Russian system.
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Russia:
Evgeny Prigozhin was the founder of the Wagner Group and the deceased owner of the Patriot media group.
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Belarus:
Evgeny Prigozhin is associated with the media holding 'Patriot' and the 'troll factory'.
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Belarus:
Evgeny Prigozhin is the leader of the Wagner Group who arrived in Belarus after a rebellion in June 2023.
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Belarus:
Evgeny Prigozhin is one of the founders of the Wagner Group.
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Russia:
Evgeny Prigozhin was the head of the Wagner Group, which was involved in military operations in Africa.
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Liechtenstein:
Evgeny Prigozhin was the head of the Wagner Group and led a mutiny in July 2023.
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Belarus:
Evgeny Prigozhin is the founder of the Wagner Group.
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