Mikhail Fridman is a Russian businessman and investor with interests in the energy, telecoms, and financial sectors

 Mikhail Fridman is a Russian businessman and investor with interests in the energy, telecoms, and financial sectors. He was born on April 21, 1964, in Lviv, Ukraine.  

Fridman started his career as a software engineer and later co-founded Alfa Group, a private investment group, in 1989. Under his leadership, Alfa Group became one of the most successful and diversified investment groups in Russia.

Fridman 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 Genesis Prize Foundation, which awards the Genesis Prize, also known as the "Jewish Nobel," to individuals who have achieved excellence in their professional fields and who inspire others through their commitment to Jewish values.

As of September 2021, Forbes estimated Mikhail Fridman's net worth to be $16.7 billion, making him one of the richest people in Russia and the world. He is married and has four children. Fridman is known for his private and low-key lifestyle, and he is not active on social media