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Alexey Pajitnov - Russian video game designer (born 1955)

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The Tetris Company and Subsequent Ventures

Personal Life and Family

Early Life and Education

Awards and Recognition

Programming and Game Design Philosophy

The Tetris Era: Creation, Licensing, and Legal Battles

Post-Soviet Era and Move to the United States

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Birth in Moscow, Soviet Union

April 16, 1955

Alexey Leonidovich Pajitnov was born in Moscow, Soviet Union. His early life was shaped by the cultural and political context of the Cold War, influencing his education and future career path within the Soviet system.

Graduation from Moscow Aviation Institute

1979

Alexey graduated from the Moscow Aviation Institute with a degree in applied mathematics. This provided him with the necessary skills in programming and computer science, laying the foundation for his future work in software development and game design.

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Best known for creating the video game Tetris.

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1 January, 1992

Alexey Pajitnov immigrated to the United States, marking a significant turning point in his life and career. This move allowed him to pursue opportunities in the Western gaming industry and eventually gain financial control over Tetris.

1 January, 1991

The Soviet Union officially dissolved, marking a significant geopolitical shift and the end of the communist state under which Tetris was created. This event indirectly influenced Pajitnov's ability to secure royalties from Tetris, as it led to his move to the United States.

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