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Vladimir Semenikhin

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Vladimir Semenikhin
Vladimir Semenikhin
Born
Vladimir Anatolievich Semenikhin

(1967-08-31) August 31, 1967 (age 57)
Petrovsk Zabaikalsky, Chita region, USSR
EducationМИСИ/Moscow State University of Civil Engineering
Occupations
  • Chairman of the board of directors at Stroyteks Group
  • President of the Ekaterina Cultural Foundation
  • Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Monaco
SpouseEkaterina Semenikhin
Children

Vladimir Anatolievich Semenikhin (born August 31, 1967) is a Russian businessman, philanthropist and art collector.[1][2] He is President of the Ekaterina Cultural Foundation and Chairman of the Stroyteks Group’s Board of Directors. He is the owner of one of the largest private art collections.

Education

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Semenikhin graduated from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Kuybyshev Moscow Institute of Civil Engineering (now the Moscow State University of Civil Engineering).[3]

Cultural Influence

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In 2002, Semenikhin and his wife created the Ekaterina Cultural Foundation to promote the arts in Russia. Through it he has supported exhibitions at state museums and galleries.[4][5][6] The foundation has held international exhibitions such as the Knave of Diamonds avant-garde exhibition at the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg in 2004 and the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow in 2005.[7]

In 2007, Semenikhin opened one of the first private exhibition halls in the center of Moscow.[8][6] A number of shows have been hosted there, such as the Grace Kelly exhibition in 2008.[7] By 2024, the Ekaterina Foundation had published more than 20 art albums, catalogs, and other publications. It has been involved in publishing activities since 2004.[9]

Semenikhin is also considered one of Russia's leading art collectors and is believed to hold one of the largest private art collections.[10] The family collection includes paintings from the 18th-19th centuries and avant-garde and contemporary art. Part of the collection is housed in a private apartment.[4] As of 2024, the collection contains approximately 1,500 paintings, as well as sculptures, installations, 19th-20th century porcelain, folk craft items – particularly from Palekh (a series of fairy tale-themed works was commissioned by Semenikhin) – and an artistic collection of Murano glass.[9]

Semenikhin has encouraged the development of the arts in Russia by hosting exhibitions of Russian painters from the avant-garde movement.[11]

Consular appointment

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From June 15, 2011, Semenikhin served as Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan (a volunteer, non-governmental position[12]) in the Principality of Monaco. He organized state visits to Kazakhstan and Monaco (2013, 2014) involving both heads of state.[13]

In November 2024, he stepped away from this role.[14][15]

Business accomplishments

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In 1995, Semenikhin founded the Stroyteks (Стройтэкс) construction company in Moscow.[16] By 2024, its portfolio included more than 1.5 million square meters (according to information from the company’s website).[17]

As of 2024, Semenikhin is the Chairman of the Board of Directors.[9][17]

Awards

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  • Knight of the Order of Saint-Charles (2018)[18]
  • "For Beneficence" decoration (July 18, 2018, Russia) — for fruitful efforts in fostering cultural exchange and mutual enrichment between nations and peoples[19]
  • Officer of the French Legion of Honor (2017)[20]
  • Knight of the French Legion of Honor (2013)[21]
  • Monegasque award for Cultural achievement (2011)[21]
  • "Innovation" Award for Supporting Contemporary Art in Russia (2006)[22]

Board affiliations

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  • Member of the Board of the Kosygin Prize association[23]
  • Member of the Board of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco[24]
  • Member of the Monegasque Attractiveness committee[25]
  • Member of the Board of Trustees of the Multimedia Art Museum[26]

Family

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His father was a veterinarian who specialized in dangerous diseases (anthrax, Ebola).[9]

His mother was a microbiologist.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Vladimir Semenikhin's Consular status". Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "Vladimir Semenikhin unveils new exhibition space". Retrieved February 20, 2007.
  3. ^ "Владимир Семенихин, бизнесмен и коллекционер. Биография". iz.ru (in Russian). December 2, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Золотой фонд: коллекция Екатерины и Владимира Семенихиных | myDecor". mydecor.ru (in Russian). Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  5. ^ "10 частных коллекций: фонд культуры «Екатерина»". Forbes.ru (in Russian). February 5, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Семенихин Владимир Анатольевич: биография и карьера коллекционера и бизнесмена". www.kp.ru. December 10, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Ekaterina Cultural Foundation exhibitions".
  8. ^ "Воспитание вкуса". Forbes.ru (in Russian). January 3, 2008. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  9. ^ a b c d e "5 известных коллекционеров русского искусства". ARTMOSKOVIA.RU — КАРТИНЫ ХУДОЖНИКОВ, НОВОСТИ (in Russian). October 30, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  10. ^ "Marat Guelman saying Semenikhin is an important art collector". Archived from the original on August 30, 2014.
  11. ^ "Semenikhin's interview on perspective on art".
  12. ^ "Почетное консульство. Справка". РИА Новости (in Russian). April 21, 2009. Archived from the original on July 20, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  13. ^ "Semenikhin's involvement in Kazakh-Monegasque relations". Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  14. ^ Stacey, Erica (January 15, 2025). "Vladimir Semenikhin: biography, achievements, photos". Under30CEO. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  15. ^ "Vladimr Semenikhin: The Future of the Ekaterina Foundation - A Vision for Art". Business Matters. January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  16. ^ "Company website".
  17. ^ a b "На Кузнецком Мосту появится крупный элитный проект". Недвижимость РИА Новости (in Russian). July 3, 2024. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  18. ^ "Prince Albert granting Semenikhin the Order of Saint-Charles".
  19. ^ "Указ Президента Российской Федерации от 18.07.2018 № 425 ∙ Официальное опубликование правовых актов". publication.pravo.gov.ru (in Russian). Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  20. ^ "Semenikhin obtaining the rank of Officer".
  21. ^ a b "Vladimir Semenikhin's awards". Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  22. ^ "Семенихин Владимир: биография персоны на secretmag.ru". secretmag.ru (in Russian). Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  23. ^ "Kossygin prize board".
  24. ^ "Oceanographic museum board".
  25. ^ "Attractivity council board" (PDF).[permanent dead link‍]
  26. ^ "Мультимедиа Арт Музей, Москва | Музей | Попечительский совет". mamm-mdf.ru. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
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