Igor studied Journalism at the Moscow State University. He was a correspondent for the ”Novosti” press agency from 1977-1979 in Iraq. From 1979 until 1993 he was a correspondent in ”Pravda” newspaper and from 1993-1997 correspondent in ”Newsweek”. He permanently resides in Cyprus and he is a consultant for financial investments and property. He is our expert advisor on issues related to Russia and the ex-Soviet Union States.