Andrey Melnichenko: Successful Plekhanov Alumni Ranks 7th on New Forbes List
5 July 2025
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics graduates continue to exemplify ambition and success. In a new Forbes ranking, 1997 Plekhanov graduate Andrey Melnichenko took the 7th place in the ranking of billionaires of Russia.
Andrey Melnichenko studied Finance and Credit at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and showcased an entrepreneurial spirit and a mind for business even as a student. He's now a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, owner of the largest Russian coal company, SUEK, and one of the world's leading producers of mineral fertilizers, EuroChem. An achievement of this caliber from a Plekhanov graduate comes as no surprise, falling in line with the university's Forbes ranking as the 3rd by number of billionaire graduates in Russia.
This success story is a powerful reflection of the quality of education and ambition fostered at Plekhanov University, an institution where future industry leaders take root. Here at Plekhanov University in Dubai, we continue this proud tradition by offering students the education and opportunities fit for the leaders of the future. We are committed to nurturing potential and educating and empowering our students to become global professionals, entrepreneurs, and to follow in the steps of their successful alumni. With every achievement of our alumni, the university’s legacy grows stronger and more inspirational.
Andrey Melnichenko studied Finance and Credit at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and showcased an entrepreneurial spirit and a mind for business even as a student. He's now a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, owner of the largest Russian coal company, SUEK, and one of the world's leading producers of mineral fertilizers, EuroChem. An achievement of this caliber from a Plekhanov graduate comes as no surprise, falling in line with the university's Forbes ranking as the 3rd by number of billionaire graduates in Russia.
This success story is a powerful reflection of the quality of education and ambition fostered at Plekhanov University, an institution where future industry leaders take root. Here at Plekhanov University in Dubai, we continue this proud tradition by offering students the education and opportunities fit for the leaders of the future. We are committed to nurturing potential and educating and empowering our students to become global professionals, entrepreneurs, and to follow in the steps of their successful alumni. With every achievement of our alumni, the university’s legacy grows stronger and more inspirational.