Araz Agalarov: biography, photo

One of the richest people in Russia, an entrepreneur of Azerbaijani origin, Araz Iskender Ogly Agalarov, believes that in business, the most important thing is intuition. His empire actually grows with incredible speed and amazes everyone's imagination. A few years ago he built the first hypermarket in the Russian Federation, and his discovery was a real event for Russians. And another of its projects - the Crocus CITY trade and exhibition complex, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the Rublyovskoye highway and in which the Millionaires Fair is held periodically - brought the businessman the greatest fame.

Araz Isganderovich Agalarov, biography: studies

A well-known Russian businessman was born in the capital of the Azerbaijani SSR in 1955 (November 8). His father was a respected person in Baku and brought up his son in severity. A boy from childhood, he studied for one of the five, was single-minded and inquisitive.

After finishing school in 1972, he entered the BIP (Baku Polytechnic Institute) at the Faculty of Automation and Computer Technology, which he graduated in 1977. In the same year he took a job in a research institute, and then joined the ranks of the CPSU And began to work in the City Committee of Trade Unions of Baku.

In 1983 he was sent to study at the Moscow Higher School of the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions named after N. Shvernik. And after her graduation, Araz as one of the best graduates was hired as a junior research fellow. During the same period, he defended his thesis (the topic - "How to form and rationally use the wage fund in telecommunications enterprises").

Start a business career

In the late 80's, Araz Agalarov decided to start his own business, established ties with partners from the United States and founded a joint American-Soviet commercial company, Crocus International, which was later renamed Crocus Group. Today it includes the Crocus Expo trade fair complex, the Crocus City Hall concert hall, three Vegas shopping and entertainment complexes, the Tvoy Dom chain of hypermarkets, Crocus-Bank and Crocus Finance, Agalarov residential complexes Estate, several hotels, a yacht club and a number of restaurants of Azerbaijani and international cuisines. Crocus Group also became the largest investor of the Moscow metro station Myakinino.

By the way, in the construction business Araz Agalarov was involved in 1997 and began to create the famous apartment complex in 34 floors - Agalarov House - not only in the capital, but in the whole country and abroad. A place for him was chosen one of the most prestigious districts of Moscow - the site, at the intersection of Bolshaya Gruzinskaya and Klimashkinskoy streets. And the construction of the Myakinino station was dictated by the desire to increase the attractiveness of the Crocus City complex. Later this company became the general contractor of the grandiose construction of the Far Eastern Federal University in Primorsky Krai, on the Russky Island, and also the giant stadium in Vladivostok. Today the state of Araz Agalarov is estimated at about 2 billion dollars. This means that he is among the richest people in Russia.

History of success

Today Araz Agalarov is considered to be the founder of multi-disciplinary shopping complexes on the territory of the Russian Federation. He also decided that they should be located not in the center, but in the nearest suburbs. A well-known businessman believes that the success of his projects is a systematic approach and to increase the efficiency of one of the directions, it is necessary to develop related areas. This he proved on the example of his company. Despite the fact that the most successful of its projects are construction companies, nevertheless Araz Iskenderovich does not consider himself a builder or a retailer. "I am the" conductor "who controls the activities of the whole" orchestra ", my goal is to make everything beautiful and effective," says the businessman. In a word, work for him is not just a business, but a way of self-realization.

Awards

In 2009, Agalarov received for his contribution to the development of economic ties between Russia and Italy the Order OMRI ("For Services to the Italian Republic"). In 2013, for many years of work and public activities, he was awarded the Order of Honor and the Order of Saint Daniel of Moscow (II degree). Was nominated for the award "Developer of the Year 2011" in CREA. He also holds the awards of The MICAM Awards and the Donald Trump DE Award. According to the edition of "Kommersant Dengi" he was recognized as the first in the rating of the highest Russian entrepreneurs.

Principles of Agalarov

Further in the article, we cite some of the statements of a well-known businessman who will help us understand his worldview, his attitude to business and his position in life.

• "There are no authorities for me in business."
• "To begin to engage in construction, you need to delve into all the details, otherwise you can not build anything worthwhile. The construction manager, who does not understand the nuances, can suddenly become a victim of deception. "
• "In business, the most important thing is intuition."
• "Only those who do not work and interact with no one can avoid problems. Difficulties are the beginning of the process. "
• "Money for me is a tool, an opportunity to realize my ideas. They are needed in order to invest them. "
• "It's hard for a person who lives in a tense rhythm to rest."
• "I like to build a business on my own, because I do not want to be faked to my partner and reckon with his opinion."
• "In order to maintain the form, I do not stick to any diet, but, I always remember my grandmother's advice - getting up from the table a little hungry."
• "The day you stop dreaming, life is over."

Agalarov is the author of the books "A Look at Modern Russia in the Period of Reforms", "Russia: My Reflections on the Road to the Market", etc.

Social activity

In 2002 A.Agalarov was elected vice-president of the Azerbaijan Congress in Russia. He is also the founder of the non-profit organization "Muslim Magomayev Foundation".

A family

With his wife Irina A. Agalarov met while in kindergarten, then studied with her in the same school. Children's love turned into a more serious relationship, and they got married in the last year of the institute, she's pedagogical, and he's a polytechnic. They knew each other for so long that it was somehow unusual for him to hear the words of the head of the registry office at the time of registration: "Irina Agalarova - wife, Araz Agalarov - husband!" Soon after the marriage, she went with her children to Moscow to her husband engaged in scientific activities .

Later he began to build a business, and she taught English at the school, and then settled herself as an interpreter in one of the ministries. Later, Irina, like the wise wife of a major builder, was engaged in real estate, founded a clothing and jewelry store, several beauty salons and aesthetic centers, and then - a fur brand DeNoVo.

Araz Agalarov's wife, whose photo you see in the article, turned out to be not only a clever and beautiful woman, but also very hardworking and purposeful, so all areas of her business began to thrive and multiply her condition. Being a successful businesswoman, she is also a wonderful wife and mother of the family, and now she is also a grandmother. The recipe for family well-being from Irina Agalarova is kindness and sincerity.

Araz Iskanderovich's son, Emin Agalarov, is the vice-president of Crocus Group. He is also known as the owner of a magnificent voice, and many know him as a singer. There is another noteworthy point in his biography, about which almost everyone knows. Until recently, he was the son-in-law of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. However, this marriage was fragile and soon broke up. However, in his result Emin had beautiful twins - Mikael and Ali.

The daughter of Araz Agalarov Sheila is involved in the fashion industry. She lives with her mother in the United States.

Interesting Facts

A well-known businessman A. Agalarov prefers to wear watches exclusively of Patek Philippe brand, has a weakness for stylish business suits, which are sewn on specially created for him patterns. His hobbies are boxing, tennis, swimming and football. "If there was an opportunity to go back and start life anew, I would become a professional football player," the businessman jokes.