| Birth Day | May 28, 1951 |
| Birth Place | Surgut, Russia, Russia |
| Age | 72 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Alma mater | Tyumen Industrial Institute |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation (2016) |
| Awards | Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" (2nd class) Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" (3rd class) Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" (4th class) Order of Honour Order of the Red Banner of Labour Order of the Badge of Honour Order of Honor (Belarus) |
Vladimir Bogdanov, widely recognized as Energy in Russia, is a prominent figure in the energy sector and a successful business magnate. With his extensive portfolio and years of experience, his net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $1.4 billion by 2024. Bogdanov's remarkable achievements and strategic vision have established him as a leading entrepreneur in the industry. His wealth symbolizes his immense contributions to the country's energy market, demonstrating his expertise and long-standing commitment to developing and expanding the sector.
In 1973 he graduated from Tyumen Industrial Institute with a degree in oil and gas and since then has worked in oil industry in Tyumen Oblast, mainly in Surgutneftegaz. Since 1993, he is the President of Surgutneftegaz, one of the largest Russian oil companies. In 1978-1980 he occupied leading positions in Yuganskneftegaz. Since 1984 he has been the Director General of Surgutneftegaz, which became a private company in 1993. In June 2001 Forbes claimed that Bogdanov was the third wealthiest Russian with $1.6 billion. He has been a member of the Khanty–Mansi legislature since 1996.
Bogdanov was also a confidant of Sergey Sobyanin during the successful 2001 Tyumen Oblast Governor election and of Vladimir Putin during the 2004 Russian Presidential Election.
In April 2018, the United States imposed sanctions on him and 23 other Russian nationals.
