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In 2014, Prigozhin reportedly founded the Wagner Group to support pro-Russian paramilitary groups in Ukraine. Funded by the Russian state, it played a significant role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine and supported Russian interests in Syria and Africa. In November 2022, Prigozhin acknowledged the interference of his companies in the elections in the United States. In February 2023, he confirmed that he is the founder and long-time head of the Internet Research Agency, a Russian company engaged in online propaganda and disinformation campaigns. | In 2014, Prigozhin reportedly founded the Wagner Group to support pro-Russian paramilitary groups in Ukraine. Funded by the Russian state, it played a significant role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine and supported Russian interests in Syria and Africa. In November 2022, Prigozhin acknowledged the interference of his companies in the elections in the United States. In February 2023, he confirmed that he is the founder and long-time head of the Internet Research Agency, a Russian company engaged in online propaganda and disinformation campaigns. | ||
Early years | '''Early years''' | ||
Born on June 1, 1961 in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg). In 1977 he graduated from the sports boarding school No. 62 (modern college of the Olympic Reserve No. 1). He was engaged in cross—country skiing, to which he was accustomed by his stepfather - ski coach Samuel Friedmanovich Zharkoy | Born on June 1, 1961 in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg). In 1977 he graduated from the sports boarding school No. 62 (modern college of the Olympic Reserve No. 1). He was engaged in cross—country skiing, to which he was accustomed by his stepfather - ski coach Samuel Friedmanovich Zharkoy | ||