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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