Vasily Vasilyevich Klyukin

Vasily Vasilyevich Klyukin
Born Vasily Vasilyevich Klyukin
(1976-03-03) March 3, 1976
Moscow
Nationality Russian
Occupation Entrepreneur, architect and designer
Spouse(s) Anna Klyukin
Children 3
Website www.vasilyklyukin.com

Vasily Vasilyevich Klyukin (born March 3, 1976) is a Russian entrepreneur, architect and designer known for designing World-class towers and skyscrapers.[1][2][3][4] He is also a co-founder of Sovcombank; a Russian commercial bank.[5]

Early life

Born in Moscow, Russia; Vasily grew up from a noble family. His father Vasily Klyukin Sr., is a reputed historian and writer, while his mother, Elena, is a teacher and writer.[5]

Career

In 1996, Klyukin began his banking career with ASB-Agro bank where he served as a cashier for some years.[6] Later on in 2003, he became a co-founder of Sovcombank formerly known as Buycombank.[7]

Klyukin has been a real estate investor since 2007. He develops properties and constructs giant projects. He pioneered the idea of private micro-offices in 2009.[8] He has interest in architecture and design.[9][10] He has designed gigantic towers and skyscrapers such as Nika Towers, Comet Fortune, Cobra Tower, Venus, and others.[1][11][12][13] In 2010, he launched his architectural album titled "Designing Legends".[2][14] Klyukin endorse the idea that the investor and the very city always benefit by venerable landmarks.[15]

Klyukin has interest in space tourism. He paid $1.5 million at amfAR charity gala event for the opportunity to travel to space with the Hollywood Actor Leonardo DiCaprio on board a Virgin Galactic spacecraft.[16][17][18] In 2015, he came up with the concept of helicopter-jet-yacht "Monaco 2050".[5][19][20][21][22][23] He also has interest in sculpture arts.[24] He established the Stars-Bridge group which supports the development of Russian Contemporary Art.[25] In 2013, he organized his debut art exhibition in Russia.[26]

Klyukin is also a writer. In 2015, he released his first fiction book captioned "Collective Mind"; an utopia about people whose society is dominated by Artificial Intelligence empowered with human creativity.[2][27]

Philanthropy

Klyukin is a regular supporter of charity endeavours.[2][28] He was awarded a medal from Duchess Maria Alexandrovna on the 400th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty in recognition of his regular participation in charity activities.[26]

Personal life

Klyukin resides in Monaco alongside his wife Anna Klyukin and three children. He enjoys outdoor adventures at his leisure hours.[26]

References

  1. 1 2 Sara, Malm (7 March 2016). "Ssssskyscraper: Russian architect designs tower shaped like a cobra with a nightclub in the head of the snake". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Space Voyage with Leonardo DiCaprio, Climbing Everest with Cousteau: Tycoon Vasily Klyukin is a Real-Life Walter Mitty". forbes.com. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Karissa, Rosenfield (4 March 2016). "Vasily Klyukin Proposes Asian Cobra Tower". archdaily.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "Newly-released concept designs by Russian businessman show incredible and unusual building". news.com.au. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 John, O'ceallaigh (16 June 2015). "The Monaco 2050 superyacht private-jet set". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "In Appreciation Of The Monaco 2050". thegentlemanselect.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  7. ↑ Joe, Quirke (2 October 2014). "Shipshaped: Russian billionaire designs yacht-themed Tunisian hospital". globalconstructionreview.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  8. ↑ Lizzie, Dearden (30 September 2014). "Russian billionaire designs boat-shaped hospital for new Dubai-style Tunisia Economic City". independent.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  9. ↑ Valentina, Leva (17 June 2015). "Can you imitate the inimitable?". archilovers.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  10. ↑ "Pictures of the day: 30 September 2014". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  11. ↑ "vasily klyukin's asian cobra tower serves as a symbol of wisdom, longevity and luck". designboom.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  12. ↑ "Incredible 'cobra' skyscraper concept unveiled". foxnews.com. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  13. ↑ "Cobra Tower". architectmagazine.com. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  14. ↑ Ross, McG (7 March 2016). "There Are Plans For A Giant Cobra-Shaped Skyscraper In The Middle East". yahoo.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  15. ↑ "Eiffel Tower worth £344 billion to French economy - or six Towers of London". telegraph.co.uk. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  16. ↑ Alyssa, Newcomb (3 November 2014). "Why Virgin Galactic Ticket Holder Still Wants to Go to Space With Leonardo DiCaprio". abcnews.go.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  17. ↑ "Trip to space with Leonardo DiCaprio nets $1.5 million in Cannes Film Festival charity auction". nydailynews.com. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  18. ↑ Kenneth, Rapoza. "How One Russian Got A Trip To Outer Space With Leo DiCaprio". forbes.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  19. ↑ "The Transformer superyacht that's also a jet plane and a helicopter". CNN.com. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  20. ↑ Mark, Prigg (27 May 2015). "Forget the megayacht - here's the FLYING yacht: Concept reveals craft with top deck that transforms into a helicopter and private jet". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  21. ↑ "vasily klyukin envisions flying yacht concept for monaco 2050". designboom.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  22. ↑ Ani, Tzenkova (28 September 2015). "Monaco 2050 – The flying Yacht of the Future". trendland.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  23. ↑ Genista (14 July 2015). "The Futuristic And Visionary Super Yacht Designs Of Russian Architect Vasily Klyukin". beautifuldecay.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  24. ↑ Stefan, Kielbasiewicz (27 April 2014). "Monaco Celebrates Year of Russian Culture". themoscowtimes.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  25. ↑ "Vasily Klyukin Entrepreneur & Businessman". thelegacyproject.co.za. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  26. 1 2 3 Ian, Brodie (2 April 2014). "Vasily Klyukin 'In the Spotlight'". monacolife.net. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  27. ↑ Ian, Brodie (3 March 2016). "Vasily Klyukin publishes first novel". monacolife.net. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  28. ↑ "'I want to be a bit daring:' The baby-faced Russian businessman who bid $1.5M for a flight to space with Leonardo DiCaprio". dailymail.co.uk. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2016.

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