Viktor Kislyi
Viktor Kislyi is a Belarusian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Wargaming, a global gaming company recognized for developing the immensely popular online game World of Tanks. Founded in 1998, Wargaming has expanded its operations worldwide, including studios in multiple countries. In 2022, amid the geopolitical tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict, Kislyi's company made headlines by withdrawing from the Russian market and subsequently transferring its Russian business operations to Lesta Games.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 100,351 | $1,500,000 | 1,045$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,132 | $60,000 | 45$ |
| Totals | 2 | 153,553,403 | 107,483 | $1,560,000 | 1,090$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Belarus:
Viktor Kislyi initiated the dismissal of employees at Wargaming who supported the war against Ukraine.
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Russia:
Viktor Kislyi is the founder of Wargaming, which has been involved in legal issues regarding extremist activities.
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Belarus:
Viktor Kislyi is mentioned in connection with the activities of the extremist organization linked to Malik Khatazaev.
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Belarus:
Viktor Kislyi is the owner of Wargaming and was ranked 8th in the Top-100 businessmen of Belarus for 2025.
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Belarus:
Viktor Kislyi is a Belarusian businessman who previously owned Wargaming, the company that developed World Of Tanks.
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Russia:
Viktor Kislyi is the founder of Wargaming, the international developer from which Lesta Games separated.
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