Early Life
Vadim Moshkovich was born on April 6, 1967, in Moscow, USSR. He attended mathematical school No. 57 in Moscow and later graduated from the Moscow State Institute of Radio Engineering, Electronics, and Automation in 1992. He comes from a Jewish family.
Rise to Success
Moshkovich entered the agricultural business in 1995, initially importing sugar. From 1997 to 2003, he acquired sugar processing plants. In 2004, he established Rusagro Group, which grew into one of Russia's largest vertically integrated agricultural holdings. Rusagro operates in four business segments: sugar, oilseeds, meat, and grain. Rusagro Group conducted an IPO on the London Stock Exchange in 2011. Moshkovich also controls Masshtab, a major real estate development company.
Key Business Strategies
Moshkovich's key business strategies involved expanding Rusagro through acquisitions and vertical integration within the agricultural sector. The IPO on the London Stock Exchange was a significant financial move. Additionally, Moshkovich invested in real estate development in New Moscow.
Philanthropy
Moshkovich is known for his philanthropic activities, including funding the Letovo School, a school for gifted children in Kommunarka (New Moscow). The school's aim is to prepare graduates for top global universities.
Controversies
Moshkovich was sanctioned by the European Union in March 2022. In March 2025, he was arrested on charges of large-scale fraud.