Andrey Melnichenko is a Russian businessman and investor with interests

 Andrey Melnichenko is a Russian businessman and investor with interests in the energy, chemical, and banking sectors. He was born on March 8, 1972, in Gomel, Belarus.

Melnichenko started his career in the early 1990s, working for the Siberian Coal Energy Company, where he became involved in the energy industry. Later, he co-founded MDM Bank, one of the largest private banks in Russia.

Melnichenko is also known for his philanthropic activities. He has donated millions of dollars to support education, healthcare, and culture in Russia and other countries. He is the founder and chairman of the Andrey Melnichenko Foundation, which supports social and cultural projects in Russia.

As of September 2021, Forbes estimated Andrey Melnichenko's net worth to be $15.6 billion, making him one of the richest people in Russia and the world. He is married and has two children. Melnichenko is also known for his luxurious lifestyle and is the owner of one of the world's largest and most expensive sailing yachts, the "Sailing Yacht