Oleg Zherebtsov (born 21 May 1968[1]) is a Russian businessman, founder of hypermarkets "Lenta" and "Norma", the European sailing champion in 2012 at 12 meters class, the founder of the Association SB20 in Russia, and General Director of the Pharmaceutical Company Solopharm.

Oleg was born in Bryansk, Russia.

Business Ventures

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Zherebtsov Oleg founded "Lenta" on 25 October 1993 in St. Petersburg. In 2007 were opened 10 hypermarkets (three of them in St. Petersburg), in 2008 — 8. By this time in Russia there were already 32 existing hypermarket. In May 2007 the European Bank for reconstruction and development with $125 million bought a share in "Lenta", estimated at 11–14% of the share capital. At the end of December 2008, the company "Lenta" was included in the list of companies that would receive state support during the economic crisis. In October 2009 Oleg Zherebtsov sold his part in "Lenta" to the consilium investment funds TPQ and VTB Capital.[citation needed]

Oleg Zherebtsov founded the company "Norma" in 2005.[1] In 2007, it opened its first store in St. Petersburg. In 2011 Oleg Zherebtsov sold his assets in the company "Norm".[citation needed]

In 2010 Oleg Zherebtsov created the company "Solopharm"[1][2] for the production of pharmaceutical products.

Sailing Career

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Oleg Zherebtsov started sailing in 2007.[citation needed] In 2008 Zherebtsov participated in the Volvo Ocean Race, a race around the world, founding Team Russia[3] and serving as the pitman and second bowman.[4] Related to the Volvo Ocean Race, the Far East Russia Orca Project (co-founded by a member of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society[5] which was the sponsor of Team Russia) named an Orca after Zherebtsov.[6]

In 2009 and 2010, he received first place in the championship of Russia in the national class Em-ka.[citation needed] In 2011, Zherebtsov took second place overall in the Laser SB3 Pre World Regatta with his fellow teammates Maria Rudskaia, Eugeni Didyk,[7] and Rodion Luka at the helm of the Team Russia boat.[8] Luka and Zherebtsov went on to take first place in the 2012 SB20 European Championships held in September[9][10] with team mates with Anna Stepanova and Andre Klochko,[11] followed by 3rd place in the SB20 worlds 2012 held in December.[12][13][14]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Oleg Zherebtsov". eusp.org. European University at St. Petersburg. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Future knowledge of the past - Solopharm invests in ancient DNA research". solopharm.com. Solopharm. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Team Russia Background". teamrussia.org. Archived from the original on 2 July 2008. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Meet the Team". teamrussia.org. Archived from the original on 10 May 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Russian Orcas Homepage: About". russianorca.com. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Our Orcas". russianorca.com. The Far East Russia Orca Project. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Results: Pre Worlds Day 2". zhiksb3worlds2011.com. 13 May 2011. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Laser SB3 Pre World Regatta". royaltorbayyc.org.uk. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  9. ^ Ashworth, Katie (2012). "Team Russia Win SB20 European Champtionships". trade.zhik.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2024.
  10. ^ "FINAL Results SB20" (PDF). euros2012.sb20class.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 October 2012.
  11. ^ Ashworth, Katie (27 September 2012). "Magic Marine SB20 Europeans at Royal Yacht club Hollandia - Overall". yachtsandyachting.com. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  12. ^ "SB20 Worlds 2012". topyacht.net.au. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013.
  13. ^ "All tied up at the top of the UON SB20 World Championships". worlds2012.sb20class.com. Laser SB20 Class Association. 19 December 2012. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013.
  14. ^ "SB20 World Championship hat trick for Geoff Carveth". worlds2012.sb20class.com. Laser SB20 Class Association. 20 December 2012. Archived from the original on 17 March 2013.