A game of chess develops intelligence, and tempers character. Andrei Filatov is trying in every possible way to convey this idea to a youth audience. He holds the post of President of the Russian Chess Federation (FSHR).
Starting conditions
When it comes to resting after a working day, many people call the computer game "Tanks". However, practice shows that recently, the popularity of chess has been growing from year to year. Andrei Vasilievich Filatov makes his worthy contribution to the popularization of this ancient game. Today he is one of the largest entrepreneurs in Russia. Business process management takes a lot of his time and energy. At the same time, he finds opportunities to engage in his favorite game. And he does it thoroughly, systematically, in a businesslike way.
The future president of the chess federation was born on December 18, 1971 in a family of technical intelligentsia. Parents at that time lived in the famous city of Krivoy Rog. My father worked as a technologist at a metallurgical enterprise. Mother worked as an economist. When Andrei was five years old, the head of the family was transferred to Dnepropetrovsk. When the age approached, Filatov was enrolled in a youth school with a specialization in chess. At the end of this educational institution, he fulfilled the norm of a candidate for master of sports in chess.
Professional activity
After graduating from school, Filatov decided to get a specialized education at the Belarusian University of Physical Education. In 1993, he was awarded a diploma of a teacher of physical education and a chess coach. He worked as a teacher in high school for several years. Then he went into business. In the late 1990s, Filatov and partners established Severstaltrans. Then he thoroughly engaged in investment projects. The main asset of the entrepreneur is the company "Tuloma". According to rating agencies and Forbes magazine, Filatov is among the top 100 largest entrepreneurs in Russia.
For many years, Filatov has been the organizer and sponsor of many cultural and sports events. He initiated the 2012 World Chess Championship in Moscow. The match was held in one of the buildings of the Tretyakov Gallery. The event aroused the interest of chess fans in all parts of the world. With the funds allocated by the businessman, they overhauled and restored the Museum of Chess on Gogolevsky Boulevard. In early 2014, Filatov was elected president of the FSHR.
