When Wagner moves closer to Moscow, it suggests a potential increase in Yevgeny Prigozhin’s influence and the alignment of his interests with the Russian political elite. Let’s know more about him:

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin?

Yevgeny Prigozhin is a highly known Russian oligarch and a close confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He gained recognition as “Putin’s chef” for hosting dinners for Putin in his restaurants and catering businesses.

Prigozhin also controls a network of companies, including the Wagner Group, and has faced accusations of interference in the 2016 and 2018 U.S. elections.

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Wife and Children

Yevgeny Prigozhin is currently married to Lyubov Valentinovna Prigozhina, a pharmacist who owns boutique stores known as the Chocolate Museum. The couple has a daughter named Polina.

Age

Born on June 1, 1961, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia, Yevgeny Prigozhin is 61 years old. He completed his education at an athletics boarding school in 1977. As a Russian oligarch, Prigozhin has accumulated significant wealth over the years. His net worth is estimated to be around $1 billion.

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s influence and close ties to Vladimir Putin have made him a prominent figure in Russian politics and society. While his business ventures have brought him success, his alleged involvement in electoral interference has also attracted controversy.

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Prigozhin’s recent moves raise questions and speculation about the nature of Prigozhin’s relationship with Putin and the extent of his influence within the power structure. As a result, Prigozhin remains a subject of interest and scrutiny both in Russia and internationally.