A lexander Abramov is a Russian industrial magnate who co-founded Evraz, one of Russia's largest steel and mining companies. A graduate of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Abramov began his career as a scientist before pivoting to business during the chaotic economic reforms of the post-Soviet era. He started by trading metals and coal before strategically acquiring stakes in struggling steel mills and coal mines.

His major breakthrough came with the consolidation of these assets into Evraz Holding, which he co-founded with Alexander Frolov and other partners. As the company's chairman, he oversaw its growth into a vertically integrated giant, with operations spanning from coal and iron ore mining to steel production and distribution. Evraz became a major global player, with assets in Russia, North America, and beyond, and was listed on the London Stock Exchange. Abramov's career is a prime example of the oligarchs who built vast industrial empires from the remnants of the Soviet industrial complex.