Grigory Mikhailovich Naginsky (born October 16, 1958) is a prominent Russian businessman and politician. He is best known as the founder and president of the "Concern Titan-2" holding company, a major player in the Russian construction industry, particularly in nuclear power plant projects. Naginsky has also served in high-level government positions, including as a Deputy Minister of Defense and a Deputy of the State Duma.
Early Life and Education
Grigory Naginsky was born on October 16, 1958, in Pskov, Soviet Union. He pursued higher education in engineering and construction, which laid the foundation for his future career in the construction sector. His early career involved work in various construction organizations, including those related to military infrastructure.Career
Naginsky's career spans both the private sector as a successful entrepreneur and the public sector as a government official.Business Endeavors
Naginsky established the "Concern Titan-2" holding company, which grew to become one of Russia's largest construction groups. Titan-2 specializes in large-scale industrial and energy projects, with a significant focus on the construction of nuclear power plants. The company has been involved in several strategic projects both within Russia (e.g., Leningrad NPP-2) and internationally (e.g., Akkuyu NPP in Turkey, Hanhikivi-1 NPP in Finland). Under his leadership, Titan-2 gained a reputation for handling complex and critical infrastructure developments.Political Career
Naginsky entered the political arena, holding several significant positions within the Russian government.=Deputy Minister of Defense
= From 2007 to March 2008, Grigory Naginsky served as a Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. In this role, he was responsible for construction and housing issues within the military department, overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects and ensuring the provision of housing for military personnel.=State Duma
= In December 2007, Naginsky was elected as a Deputy of the 5th State Duma of the Russian Federation, representing the United Russia party. He served in the Duma until 2011, contributing to legislative work, particularly in areas related to construction, industry, and regional development.Awards and Recognition
Throughout his career, Naginsky has received several state awards and recognitions for his contributions to the construction industry and public service. These include:- Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" IV degree
- Order of Courage
- Various medals and commendations for his professional achievements and public service.