Vadim Moshkovich
Vadim Moshkovich | |
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| Born | April 6, 1967 Moscow, Russia |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, philanthropist |
| Known for | Founder of Rusagro, real estate development in New Moscow |
Vadim Moshkovich (Russian: Вадим Николаевич Мошкович; born 6 April 1967) is a billionaire entrepreneur of Cypriot-Russian nationality, known for his extensive investments in the sectors of agriculture and property development. In 2014, Forbes estimated his fortune at $1.3 billion, placing him 81st among Russian entrepreneurs.
Early life and family
Moshkovich was born into a Jewish family in Moscow and completed his education at the Moscow State Institute of Radio Engineering, Electronics and Automation in 1992. He is married and has three children.
Agriculture
His involvement in agriculture began in 1995 with sugar imports, followed by the acquisition of sugar processing plants from 1997 through 2003. In 2004, he established Rusagro Group, which evolved into one of Russia’s largest vertically integrated agricultural enterprises spanning four distinct business areas. In 2011, Rusagro’s principal holding company, Rosagro Plc., secured approximately $300 million via an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. Moshkovich retains a 75% ownership interest.
Real estate development
Moshkovich oversees Masshtab, a prominent Russian real estate developer concentrating on New Moscow (Novaya Moskva), an area annexed to Moscow in 2012. Masshtab possesses more than 2,580 hectares within this region. To inform its development strategy, the firm commissioned McKinsey & Company to analyze leading metropolitan areas worldwide, resulting in a blueprint that prioritizes residential construction alongside social infrastructure and local employment opportunities—adopting global standards rather than conventional post-Soviet approaches. Moshkovich has pointed to Irvine, California as an exemplary model of urban planning success. In 2013, he contributed 307 hectares to Moscow for the establishment of an administrative and governmental hub in New Moscow.
Sanctions by EU
On 10 March 2022, the European Union imposed sanctions on Moshkovich.
Political career
He represented the Belgorod Region in the Federation Council (Russia) and was active on the Committee for Economic Policy until his term concluded in October 2015.
Fraud charges
In early 2025, authorities detained Moshkovich on allegations related to large-scale fraud.
Philanthropic activities
Moshkovich finances a $250 million educational institution for gifted students located in Kommunarka, designed to prepare them for admission to leading universities worldwide. The annual tuition fee is $10,000, with scholarships awarded to between half and three-quarters of the student body. Additionally, he holds positions on the Boards of Trustees for the National Research University – Higher School of Economics, Belgorod State Research University, and the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow.