Jurij Kovalcsuk

Jurij Kovalcsuk is a prominent Russian banker and businessman, widely recognized as a close associate of President Vladimir Putin. He is the chairman of Rossiya Bank, which has been linked to various investments and projects closely associated with Putin's interests. Known as 'Putin's wallet,' Kovalcsuk has played a significant role in financing state projects and has been involved in the ownership of luxury wineries in Russia, contributing to the extravagant lifestyle of the Russian elite. Recently, he has been in the news due to his involvement in the luxury wine production at the Krinyica and Divnomorskoye wineries, which are part of Putin's personal projects.