Yevgeny Prigozhin
Yevgeny Prigozhin
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Rise to Prominence

Prigozhin's post-prison ventures laid the groundwork for his business empire and connection to Putin.
Hot Dog Business
1990
Started selling hot dogs with his family in Leningrad.
Grocery Store Business
1991-1997
Became a stakeholder in Saint Petersburg's first grocery chain, Contrast.
Restaurant Business
1995
Opened his first restaurant, Old Customs House, in Saint Petersburg.
Catering for Putin
2001
Served food to Vladimir Putin and Jacques Chirac at his restaurant.