Sergey Galitsky facts for kids
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Sergey Galitsky
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| Сергей Галицкий | |
Galitsky in 2017
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| Born | 14 August 1967 |
| Occupation | Co-Owner of Magnit Owner of FC Krasnodar |
| Spouse(s) | Viktoria Galitskaya |
| Children | 1 daughter |
Sergey Nikolayevich Galitsky is a well-known Russian businessman. He is famous for starting and co-owning Magnit, which became one of Russia's biggest store chains. He also owns and is the president of FC Krasnodar, a popular football club.
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Early Life and Education
Sergey Galitsky was born on August 14, 1967, in Lazarevskoye, a town near Sochi, Russia. His original last name was Arutyunyan. He later chose to use his wife's last name, Galitsky.
From 1985 to 1987, Sergey completed his required service in the Soviet army. After that, he went to Kuban State University. He studied economics there and graduated in 1993.
Starting His Business Journey
Sergey Galitsky began working in a bank in Krasnodar in 1989. This was while he was still a student. After finishing university, he started his first company in 1994. This company, called "Transasia," sold cosmetics and perfumes in large amounts.
In 1995, he decided to start a new business. He founded a company named "Tander." This was the beginning of something big.
Building Magnit Stores
In 1998, Sergey built his first distribution center. This is a big warehouse where products are stored and sent out to stores. Soon after, he opened the very first "Magnit" grocery store in Krasnodar.
By the year 2000, he focused on opening many more stores. Magnit quickly grew into the largest chain of stores in Russia. In 2006, his company became public, meaning people could buy shares in it. At that time, it was valued at about $1.9 billion.
In 2018, Sergey Galitsky sold a part of his shares in Magnit. He sold about 29% of the company to a Russian bank called VTB.
Into the World of Wine
In 2019, Sergey Galitsky started a new business venture. He began growing grapes to make wine. His vineyards are located near the village of Gostagaevskaya in the Krasnodar Krai region. The wine he produces is sold under the brand name "Galitsky & Galitsky."
Passion for Football and Parks
Sergey Galitsky has a strong passion for sports, especially football.
Founding FC Krasnodar
In 2008, he decided to create his own football club, FC Krasnodar. He wanted to build a strong team and support local sports.
Krasnodar Stadium and Park
Sergey also invested in building a modern stadium for FC Krasnodar. The stadium was completed in 2013.
Around the stadium, a large and beautiful park was created in 2017. This park has grown even bigger over the years. It has become one of the most famous places to visit in Krasnodar. Many people call it "Galitsky Park" because of his involvement in its creation.
Family Life
Sergey Galitsky was married to Viktoria Galitskaya. They have one daughter named Polina Galitskaya.
