Zarakh Bensionovich Iliev is a Russian businessman, the self-made billionaire Co-founder and Executive of Kievskaya Ploshchad Group, a major privately held commercial real estate developer specializing in markets, shopping centers, and hotels in Moscow. His career is rooted in retail, property development, and entrepreneurial audacity.

Iliev's philosophical approach centers on scale, disruption, and long-term commitment to urban commercial development (dominating the wholesale and retail market in Moscow). He co-founded Kievskaya Ploshchad with his business partner, God Nisanov, in the 1990s.

• Kievskaya Ploshchad Group (Co-founder & Executive): The core private asset, a major developer and owner of Moscow commercial real estate (including GUM, Food City, and major retail centers).
• Real Estate Focus: His success is built on scale development and dominating the domestic market for integrated commercial and retail properties.
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in real estate infrastructure and leveraging the massive Moscow urbanization boom.
• Family Governance: He and his partner, God Nisanov, control the massive private empire.

Zarakh Iliev's strategic genius was his commitment to acquiring and developing high-traffic retail centers. He co-founded Kievskaya Ploshchad with God Nisanov, successfully building a major fortune by developing and managing large-scale commercial properties (e.g., European Mall and Grand Furniture Mall). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern, scale commercial property development model that transformed the Moscow retail and wholesale sectors (notably the Food City agricultural market).

He remains Executive and Co-owner, guiding the company's continuous expansion and technological modernization. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable appreciation and cash flow generated by his vast Moscow commercial real estate portfolio.

Zarakh Iliev's social impact stems from Kievskaya Ploshchad's role in developing essential commercial and retail infrastructure in Moscow, creating thousands of jobs and providing vital services (such as food distribution through Food City). His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives, often focused on Jewish community welfare and cultural institutions.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Zarakh Iliev maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global property sector.

Residing in Moscow, Russia, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to real estate development, strategic planning, and corporate governance.