Anatoly Chubais

Anatoly Chubais is a Russian businessman and politician known for his key role in Russia’s transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy in the early 1990s. He helped implement reforms such as privatizing state industries, which transformed Russia’s economy but also led to significant inequality. Chubais served as an influential adviser and government official, notably as the head of Russia’s electricity sector. His policies sparked both praise for modernization and criticism for their social impacts. Today, he remains a prominent figure involved in international business and political discussions related to Russia's economic development.