Biography
Mikhail Dmitrievich Prokhorov (Russian: Михаил Дмитриевич Прохоров, IPA: [mʲɪxɐˈil ˈdmʲitrʲɪjɪvʲɪtɕ ˈproxərəf]; born 3 May 1965) is a Russian-Israeli oligarch, politician, and former owner of the Brooklyn Nets. In April 2022, Prokhorov reportedly obtained Israeli citizenship.After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Prokhorov obtained Russian state-owned metals assets at prices far below market value in Russia's controversial loans-for-shares privatization program. His company, Norilsk Nickel, became the world's largest producer of nickel and palladium. He is the former chairman of Polyus Gold, Russia's largest gold producer, and the former President of Onexim Group. As of December 1, 2021, Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimates his wealth at US$14.0 billion and has named him the 148th richest person in the world, while Forbes Magazine lists his wealth at US$11.5 billion and the 193rd richest person in the world.In 2011, Prokhorov ran as an independent candidate in the 2012 Russian presidential election. He was third in voting, amassing 7.94 percent of the total vote. In June 2012, he declared the establishment of the new Russian political party called Civic Platform.
Filmography
all 6
Movies 5
self 2
TV Shows 1
Odessa (2019)
Winter, Go Away! (2012)
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Known ForCrew
GenderMale
Birthday1965-05-03 (59 years old)
Religionatheism
Net Worth$9.6 Billion
SiblingsIrina Prokhorova
CitizenshipsRussia
AwardsOrder of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 2nd class, Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" I class, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Order of Friendship, Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour
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