Early Life
Victor Linnik was born in Moscow, Russia, in 1967. He received a Master of Science in Engineering from the Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography. In the early 1990s, Linnik and his twin brother, Alexander, began their entrepreneurial journey.
Rise to Success
In the 1990s, the Linnik brothers started organizing leisure activities for foreign tourists in Moscow. They then began importing beef and pork from South America. Recognizing the potential in the growing Russian market, they founded Miratorg in 1995. The company initially focused on importing meat. By 2005, Miratorg expanded into production, taking advantage of government support for agricultural investments. Over the years, Miratorg has grown significantly, becoming a vertically integrated "farm-to-fork" enterprise and the largest producer of pork and beef in Russia. Miratorg controls over 1.2 million hectares of agricultural land and produces a wide range of food products.
Key Business Strategies
Miratorg's success is attributed to its strategic approach to vertical integration, controlling all aspects of production from farming to processing and distribution. This strategy has allowed the company to optimize efficiency and quality. Moreover, Miratorg has benefited from Russia's import substitution policies, which have provided significant support to domestic agricultural producers.
Philanthropy
Information regarding Victor Linnik's direct philanthropic activities is limited. However, as a major player in the Russian agricultural sector, Miratorg likely engages in philanthropic endeavors, supporting local communities, and contributing to the development of the agricultural sector through various initiatives.