The former President of Alrosa, Fyodor Andreev, who served as in the position from 2009 to 2014, breathed his last on January 30, 2015. It will be recalled that Andreev vacated his post in September 2014 due to medical reasons.

Born in Voronezh on August 16, 1966, Andreev graduated from Leningrad State University with a diploma in political economy. In 2002-2003, he worked as first vice-president of ALROSA in charge of finance and economics. From 2003 to 2009 he held key positions with OAO RZhD (Russian Railways) returning to Alrosa in 2009, to take over as President of the company.

Am Alrosa press note stated: “The management of the company on behalf of all employees expresses deep condolences to the family of Fyodor Andreev.”

A visitation and funeral service for Fyodor Andreev will be held on February 2nd from 10 am to 12 noon at the ritual hall of the Central Clinical Hospital.