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Overview and main events
2023 Rebellion
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Criminal Charges and Legal Issues
International Involvement and Controversies
Public Image and Controversies
Death and Aftermath
Wagner Group and Military Involvement
Early Life and Education
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Yevgeny Prigozhin. Business Career
Business Career
This timeline outlines the significant milestones in Yevgeny Prigozhin's business career, from his early ventures to his rise as a prominent oligarch.
1995
Entry into the Restaurant Business
Prigozhin entered the restaurant business, opening his first restaurant, Old Customs House, in Saint Petersburg with Kirill Ziminov.
1997
Expansion of Restaurant Business
Prigozhin and Ziminov founded a second restaurant, New Island, a floating restaurant that became one of the most fashionable dining spots in Saint Petersburg.
2012
Diversification of Business Interests
Prigozhin expanded his business empire, owning a private jet, a 115-foot yacht, and various other ventures including sports hotels, business centers, and a gourmet grocery store.
2013
Establishment of the 'Troll Factory'
Prigozhin was linked to the establishment of a 'troll factory' in St. Petersburg, a network of companies involved in online propaganda and election interference.
