Victor Kislyi
Victor Kislyi is a Belarusian entrepreneur and the founder of Wargaming, a prominent video game developer and publisher known for its popular titles such as World of Tanks and World of Warships. Founded in 1998, Wargaming has grown into a global company with offices around the world, including studios in cities like Kyiv, Prague, and Chicago. Under Kislyi's leadership, Wargaming has been recognized for its innovative approach to online gaming and community engagement. However, in 2022, in response to the geopolitical situation surrounding the conflict in Ukraine, Wargaming announced its withdrawal from the Russian and Belarusian markets, resulting in the transfer of its Russian operations to a local studio, Lesta Games. This transition marked a significant shift in the company’s strategy, aligning its business practices with its ethical stance on the ongoing conflict.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Russia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 169,734 | $1,500,000 | 1,767$ |
| Totals | 2 | 144,104,080 | 169,734 | $1,500,000 | 1,767$ |
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Victor Kislyi is the founder of Wargaming, which was previously a parent company of 'Lesta Games'.
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Victor Kislyi is the founder of Wargaming, the international game developer that Lesta Games separated from.
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Victor Kislyi is the founder of Wargaming, the international developer from which Lesta Games separated.
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