Strategic project manager with 9+ years in oil, gas & petrochemicals. Finalist of Leaders of Russia — Russia’s top nationwide leadership competition (recognized benchmark of leadership potential). I work at the intersection of strategy, investment and regulation: from drafting federal laws and tax mechanisms to executing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with ministries, state banks and C-suites. Trusted by senior officials; focused on opportunities in Dubai/MENA.
IMPACT & NUMBERS
SEZ Ust-Luga: profit tax 7–15.5% until 2049 (vs 25% nationwide); property tax 0% for 10 years (vs 2.2%).
20% import VAT exemption for gas-chemical complex equipment; project net financing ~$24 bn.
Multi-billion USD/year incentives portfolio: LNG benefits, reduced MET for oil & gas (incl. hard-to-recover reserves), targeted deductions and preferential financing (implemented + pending + deferred).
$1.2 bn state credit facility at 9.3% vs market ~24% → ~ $174 m/year savings; compatibility with sovereign wealth financing confirmed with MoF & MoIT.
LANGUAGES
English — B2
Russian — Native; expert-level formal/executive writing (briefs, policy notes, official correspondence for senior state leadership)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leading Integrated Oil & Gas Holding
Senior Project Development Manager | 2021 — Present
Established SEZ Ust-Luga: profit tax 7–15.5% until 2049 (vs 25% nationwide); 0% property tax for 10 years (vs 2.2%). Designed the incentive framework, coordinated approvals and investor relations.
Secured 20% import VAT exemption for gas-chemical complex equipment; project net financing ~$24 bn. Prepared legal, financial and regulatory justifications.
Delivered a portfolio of multi-billion USD/year incentives: LNG production benefits, reduced MET for oil & gas (incl. hard-to-recover reserves), targeted deductions and preferential financing (implemented, pending, deferred).
Arranged access to a $1.2 bn state credit facility at 9.3% vs market ~24%, yielding ~ $174 m annual savings; resolved regulatory misinterpretation and, with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry & Trade, proved compatibility with sovereign wealth financing.
Authored policy briefs, high-level reports and official correspondence for senior state leadership, including the President and Prime Minister of Russia.
Coordinated cross-functional teams across upstream, refining and petrochemicals, aligning finance, legal, tax and technical experts to deliver financial models, legislative justifications and regulatory frameworks; led collaboration without direct reporting lines.
Built relations with ministries, federal & regional authorities and C-suite executives to secure approvals, advance legislative changes and deliver complex tax and financing benefits.
Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation — Department of Oil & Gas Complex
Senior Project Coordinator | 2016 — 2021
Developed tax and regulatory initiatives for the oil & gas sector, including amendments to the Tax Code and fuel dampers (gasoline, LPG/ethane, synthetic rubber) with multi-billion USD effects.
Drafted policy briefs, analytical reports and official correspondence for senior state leadership, including the President, Prime Minister and Government; supported Deputy Minister–level meetings with economic and regulatory justifications.
Built economic-impact models for fiscal measures (e.g., dampers), quantifying budget implications and company-level effects.
Supported incentive schemes across upstream & downstream, including hard-to-recover and offshore fields, refinery upgrades and market-stabilization mechanisms for fuels.
Coordinated with enterprises, federal agencies and regional authorities to align regulatory positions and secure legislative approvals.
Contributed to the Petrochemicals Development Plan to 2030: maintained feedstock/output balances (LPG, ethane, naphtha; monomers, polymers, bitumen), tracked import-substitution programs and catalyst development.
Prepared sector-wide shutdown schedules for refining/petrochemical units and provided market outlooks for petrochemical products.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Strategic & critical thinking under pressure.
Rapid problem-solving & adaptability — from drafting federal laws to building practical tools (e.g., this CV site).
Strong communication with ministries & C-suites.
Legal, financial & regulatory expertise.
Cross-functional leadership & coordination.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Science in Land & Resource Law — Kutafin Moscow State Law University | 2016 – 2018.
Bachelor of Science in Oil & Gas Chemical Technology — Gubkin University | 2012 – 2016.
Course: “Functioning of the Cryptocurrency Market” | 2024 (Mar – May).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
References from the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation and former corporate employer available upon request.
Soft skills: trusted relationship-builder with government officials and C-suite; persuasive communicator able to align diverse stakeholders and turn negotiations into tangible results. Thrive under pressure with rapid, structured analysis.
Tech & tools: despite a conservative industry focus, I adapt fast — from building this CV website to exploring crypto, SMM, targeted ads, and simple automation bots. I quickly learn, prototype, and either deliver hands-on or translate tasks into clear requirements for specialists (with smart use of AI).
INTERESTS
Tennis & padel — an active networking arena I use to build relationships with executives and investors.
DISCLAIMER
All figures and project details presented are based on publicly available information and serve illustrative purposes only. They do not disclose confidential corporate data and may differ from internal company records.
