"My wife and I have discussed the subject many times Personally, we do not need billions,." - Said principal owner Volga Group Gennady Timchenko, in an interview with Itar-Tass on the willingness to part with their assets. "About myself I can say clearly and definitely, if need be, tomorrow will give everything to the state Or to charity If only benefited.." - Insists the owner of 23% of the largest independent gas producer in Russia - "Novatek»  , 32,3% of gas and oil refining "Sibur", more than 60% "Stroytransgaz", 30% coal, "Colmar" and 80% of Russia's largest private rail operator "TRANSOIL". He also owns 12.5% of the insurance group "SOGAZ", 49.1% of German insurer Sovag and 7.8% of the bank "Russia".

Timchenko expressed skepticism about the campaign by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's The Giving Pledge to allocate to charity at least half of his fortune: the initiative "has done a lot of noise," but it is not clear "how it will be realized in practice . " This Timchenko agree with the principal owner of "Interros" Vladimir Ptannin, one of the participants of Giving Pledge, which "do not leave your children too much." According to him, "you need to properly educate them, provide quality education, and then - for yourself We put in the family way.."

Son Timchenko was born in Helsinki, "that does not prevent it, as the other members of our family, to be a Russian citizen," and studying in Switzerland. Due to the sanctions against his father, he was forced to come to his birthday on July 11 in Russia to celebrate the holiday with his family. Gennady Timchenko said he never hid the fact that he has dual citizenship. He recalled that in the 90 'of the second passport was needed to move freely around the world, not to lose to waste time waiting for a visa, "his business then grew rapidly and needed mobility. He notedthat "used to wander around the world, carried out in an airplane 500 hours per year", in the last 25 years a lot of living overseas, but "my home has always considered Russia". In the past 14 years, he pays taxes in Switzerland, before paying them in Finland. "But all that is necessary to deduct the Russian treasury, accurately translate" - Said Timchenko and called himself a "serviceable taxpayer." He said that could reduce payments on the basis of a rule prohibiting double taxation, "but did not do it, knowing that my money goes on pensions, salaries to Russian doctors, teachers, military. " "Do not be poor, if you will share with the budget", - confident businessman.

Daughter Xenia businessman graduated from the University of Edinburgh, she had every opportunity to live with his family in Switzerland, but they returned to Russia. According Timchenko, Xenia continues to learn, choose a business school and working in the family charitable foundation for which had brought from Europe "true professionals". "To gained experience, connected to the youngest daughter of the Board of Directors railway operator" TRANSOIL ", - he added His eldest daughter, Natalia,." Graduated from Oxford, but a few years ago, returned to Russia, having decided that he wanted to realize myself here. "

In the EU, the businessman is not prohibited from entering, however, he finds himself in fact restricted to leave. He explained that he could "even today get on a plane and fly to Uarizh, Geneva or London", where he has many friends and partners who do not have to give it an insult, but it will not fly anywhere, because he "has reason to seriously fear provocations by the US secret services. "

". The family went here in the summer to the south of France, where we traditionally have a rest every year, and I was cut off from all that From relatives, from his beloved dog" - he complained. When asked by ITAR-TASS Timchenko confirmed that his dog Romi - daughter presidential labrabora horses from the first litter, "although we tried not to advertise the fact." "I must confess, before I was not a dog lover, but Vladimir Vladimirovich, apparently, wanted to give the puppy in decent hands and I, of course, agreed," - he explained. He noted that Russia is back "to any sanctions and the March referendum" in Crimea, because "felt: it's time." He now lives in a two-story house, "in classic Soviet-style", where a lot of pictures "in the spirit of socialist realism." The house is located on a plot of 4 ha, assistant is using the "walkie-talkie", or "not dokrichishsmiling."

According Timchenko, "the West can be wonderful to spend time, relax and spend money, but in serious matters, we are constantly trying to show: you are in the second league." This behavior "of those who used to be considered partners, begins to strain," he explained. In his opinion, "a double morality can not be tolerated forever." "Therefore, in Russian to me now breathe easier," - said the businessman.

Timchenko said that the sanctions imposed against him for President Vladimir Putin, whose policies he fully shares. "For everything in life you have to pay And for the familiarity with the country's leadership -. Too", - he said. However, in his opinion, the personal inconvenience and cost arising in business "can and should be ignored when it comes to the interests of the state."

Proximity to the president does not guarantee business preferences, as an example, he cited the allocation of funds for the construction of stadiums for the World Cup 2018 Stadiums in Volgograd and Nizhny Novgorod will erect "Stroytransgaz". "In the arena in Kaliningrad is planned to allocate 24 billion rubles, Rostov-on-Don -. 19 billion, Samara - 17 billion, and in Nizhny Novgorod and Volgograd, where to build ahead of us, for some reason, only 15 billion "- said Timchenko He said that such estimates." Stroytransgaz "does not get", and at a loss the company is not working . If the funds are not reallocated, he would refuse to participate in projects. According to his estimates, 17 billion rubles. - At least that is needed to break even. As a second example, he cited the loss of his company ARKS in the competition for the construction of the Ring Road. "The competition was won by not having enough experience," - he said and added that the competition was held insufficient correctly.

Timchenko also said that he is ready to build a tunnel under the Strait of Kerch, Crimea to connect with mainland Russia. He noted that this project will be cheaper - 40 billion rubles. against 300 billion rubles., in which the bridge will cost in the region of Tuzla. The construction of the tunnel, he said, will take no more than three years. However, he is ready to participate in the project at any chosen form. "SK" Bridge ", where I have a blocking stake, built Krupneyshy in Russia cable-stayed bridge on the Russian island in Vladivostok, the road to Krasnaya Polyana Adler", - the businessman recalled.

Timchenko also said that does not exclude the implementation of new investment projects with shareholder trader Gunvor Group Thorbjorn Tornquist. Previously, they had an equal share of Gunvor in, but the day before the introduction of US sanctions Volga Group reported that Timchenko sold 43,59% Gunvor Tornquist. Timchenko has once again assured that the deal was planned long ago. "We have been talking with Mr. Tornqvist, it's time to leave. Thorbjorn have a different vision, he wants to trade around the world, I am the same age began to gravitate toward Russia ... In a word, with Gunvor all planned in advance, but the clouds that began to gather overhead, accelerated the process ", - he explained. New investment projects it deems possible. "Tornqvist said open to any of my suggestions, though specifics have not yet discussed We stayed the general case: for example, the coal group." Colmar "is involved and of Gunvor, and my Volga Group», - he noted About specific. plans, he refused to speak, so as not to give "the Americans" "more SzaszÉpoque".

"I think one of our common problems that we trust too Western partners Those called:. Drop So we did, and took advantage of ... See DetaProdolzhaya theme the impact of sanctions on its business, Timchenko said that the bank!?" Russia "," does not become significantly worse, "he was able to" concentrate, to mobilize. "According to him, the bank is supported by domestic enterprises, for example, transferred to the account" large energy companies. "

Immediately after the imposition of sanctions designed businessman currently the Chinese payment card Union, and Visa and MasterCard stopped using. "We'll have to, as before, to carry a purse with cash," - he said. "Yes, certain restrictions relating to sanctions, have to deny silly We can not carry out operations in the West, to borrow there It's unpleasant, but not fatal The current situation -... A reason to attend to the financial security of the country , its invulnerability to external influence ", - he said.

Timchenko explained that "Europeans are afraid of the Americans", such as "crupnye private European banks - hostages of the global financial system, which is controlled by the United States." He said that the State Department "without the slightest scruple call directly the top managers of European banks and dictate which of the Russians block the bill, "and in this situation, many Europeans' prefer not to risk it. "The situation he described as blackmail. For example, he mentioned a trip Michael Senator McCain to Bulgaria, during which he "persuaded the local authorities refuse" from "Stroytransgaz" service, which won the tender for construction of the "South Stream". His company has decided to withdraw from the project, "so as not to put him in jeopardy," and replace it belongs to "Gazprom" company "Tsentrgaz".

Personal computer at Timchenko not, if necessary, he takes a notebook in helper or someone from home. News on the Internet, he does not read at night and sleep peacefully: "The network as written in all, that's amazing Sometimes I learn about amazing things yourself do not have to do with reality.." When talking on the phone, he remembers what it hears "; Not only the source but also other people's ears." "Mr Snowden taught Handle with this technique For us looked after", - the businessman said..

August 3 American Gulfstream Aircraft Corporation ceased maintenance of his personal aircraft. According Timchenko, «Gulfstream has ceased to fulfill contractual obligations, stop flying my airplane, bought her a lot of money for the same. Gulfstream forbidden any contact with me, they can not discuss either the following supplies already ordered aircraft or the operation of this. Technique is not served, is laid ... "

The US imposed sanctions against Gennady Timchenko on March 20, and in respect of the investment company Volga Group, which brings together Timchenko assets and several companies in the Volga Group, - April 28. The sanctions list also hit while "Stroytransgaz" and "TRANSOIL "Timchenko.

The US Treasury noted that "Timchenko - one of the founders of Gunvor, one of the world's largest independent trading companies associated with the oil and energy market Actions in the energy Timchenkoth sector are directly linked to Putin Putin has investments in Gunvor and may.. have access to the Gunvor. »On the day of announcement of sanctions businessman Volga Group reported that Timchenko sold 43,59% Gunvor CEO Torbjorn Tornqvist. Later it became known that Timchenko sold shares and other foreign companies.

Vladimir Putin, commenting on the sanctions against a number of Russian businessmen, pointed out that as long as they are made to choose from surrounding the president people close to him, and, "as we have in intellectual circles say" ukontrapupit "as follows, t. E. To punish it is not clear for what. "Speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, he stressed that the US sanctions apply only to people from his personal entourage and he would have sued them meste.lnye clarifications on certain issues arming our enemies. We are an open structure in the volumes that are required by law. Excessive transparency as to what. It is not in the interest of safety of business ", - said Timchenko.

Timchenko said preparing against him US intelligence provocation Vedomosti. 08/01/2014

Russian businessman Gennady Timchenko, included in the list of US sanctions, said that against him are preparing a provocation on the part of US intelligence. "Alas, there is reason to fear serious provocations by the US secret services Believe me, this is not speculation, but a very specific information.", - Said Timchenko, in an interview with ITAR-TASS news agency, without specifying details. He added that because of this, he has not recently traveled to Europe, although it is a Finnish citizen.

According to him, the formal obstacles to travel in Europe lacking: "I can even now get on a plane and fly to Paris, Geneva or London I have many friends and partners in different countries, they should not give offense, that happen.. "Timchenko said that temporarily refused to travel because of the American influence in the EU.

"The French were actively persuaded to give up the contract for the supply of amphibious assault ship Mistral to Russia, promising to reduce the amount of fines for BNP Paribas to work with Iran, Sudan and Cuba. If they call a spadeenami it outright blackmail. From the State Department [US] without the slightest scruple call directly the top managers of European banks and dictate which of the Russians block the account Many people prefer not to risk performing strongly advise overseas partners ", -. the businessman said.

He added that because of the US sanctions replaced Visa and MasterCard cards in the card payment system of China Union Pay and 'purse with cash. "

The US imposed sanctions against Gennady Timchenko on March 20, and in respect of the investment company Volga Group, which brings together Timchenko assets and several companies in the Volga Group, - April 28. The sanctions list also hit while "Stroytransgaz" and "TRANSOIL "Timchenko.

The US Treasury noted that "Timchenko - one of the founders of Gunvor, one of the world's largest independent trading companies associated with the oil and energy market Timchenko actions in the energy sector are directly linked to Putin Putin has investments in Gunvor and may.. have access to the Gunvor. »On the day of announcement of sanctions businessman Volga Group reported that Timchenkosold 43,59% Gunvor CEO Torbjorn Tornqvist. Later it became known that Timchenko sold shares and other foreign companies.

Vladimir Putin, commenting on the sanctions against a number of Russian businessmen, pointed out that as long as they are made to choose from surrounding the president people close to him, and "as we have in intellectual circles say" ukontrapupit "as follows, t . E. To punish unclear for what ". Speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, he stressed that the US sanctions apply only to people from his personal entourage, andhe would be sued in their place.