Education
Moscow State University.
arms trafficker Russian oligarch
Moscow State University.
They have one daughter, Dasha Zhukova, who is the wife of oil oligarch and reputed political strongman Roman Abramovich. In 1991 Sintez United Kingdom, and along with Leon Leibman, were involved in a major arms scandal. This relates to a massive shipment of arms including 30 AK47 rifles, 20 guided missiles, 15 anti-tank missiles and 50.000 rounds of ammunition which were seized on a ship, the Jadran Express.
Sintez United Kingdom was accused by Italian police of being involved in illegal arms deals to the Balkans, with "Zhukov" and Leonid Meihman being key players.
Alex "Zhukov" was arrested in 1991 by Italian police for arms trafficking and spent 6 months in an Italian jail before being cleared of charges.