Leonid Michelson

Leonid Michelson is a prominent Russian oligarch and the founder of the V-A-C Foundation, known for his investments in the arts and culture sector in Russia. He is the owner of Novatek, one of Russia's largest private gas companies, and played a significant role in the establishment of GES-2, a cultural center in Moscow designed by architect Renzo Piano. However, the center has recently become a symbol of censorship and cultural oppression in Russia, reflecting the broader socio-political climate in the country.