Vladimir Strzalkovsky
Vladimir Strzalkovsky, a former KGB officer, has had a controversial career that spans the transition from Soviet power to modern Russian business and aristocracy. He began his career in the Leningrad KGB, forming close ties with influential figures like Vladimir Putin and Nikolai Patrushev. After the USSR's collapse, he transitioned into the tourism sector, where his company was implicated in organizing the trafficking of sex workers to Finland. Strzalkovsky later held significant positions in the Russian government, including Deputy Minister of Sports and Tourism, before moving into business as the head of Norilsk Nickel. He has maintained connections with Russian elite circles and has recently claimed a noble title, marking his family's rise into European aristocracy.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,121 | $60,000 | 45$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,449,323 | 7,121 | $60,000 | 45$ |
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Vladimir Strzalkovsky began his career in the KGB and became a significant figure in Russian politics and business.
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