Early Life and Education
God Nisanov was born on April 24, 1972, in Gyrmyzy Gasaba (Krasnaya Sloboda), Azerbaijan SSR, into a family of Mountain Jews. His father was the director of a cannery. Nisanov pursued his education at the Baku Finance and Credit College and the Baku Institute of Law.
Rise to Success
In 1992, Nisanov and Zarakh Iliev co-founded the Kievskaya Ploshchad Group of Companies. Their initial projects involved developing shopping centers near Moscow metro stations. Over time, they expanded their portfolio to include hotels and other commercial properties. Nisanov's company is known for major assets like the Sadovod market, the agricultural cluster Food City, the Hotel Ukraina, the food court Depo, and the Olympic Stadium.
Key Business Strategies
Nisanov's success is attributed to strategic real estate investments, developing commercial properties, and expanding into hospitality. His company's projects, such as the Evropeyskiy shopping center, have become major destinations in Moscow. Nisanov's group is building a multifunctional hotel complex near the Kremlin and Red Square.
Philanthropy
Nisanov has been involved in philanthropic activities. He was elected vice president of the World Jewish Congress in 2014, and is currently a member of the Bureau of the Presidium of the Russian Jewish Congress. He has supported various community projects, including the opening of a Jewish school and community center.