Who is Anatoly Petukhov?

Anatoly Petukhov was born in the USSR in November 1957 in the city of Kirov.

In 1975, he graduated from secondary school and enrolled in a radio engineering college. After graduating in 1979, he received a diploma in “Television and Radio Technician.” That same year, he was drafted into the Soviet Army for a two-year mandatory military service under the USSR Law “On Universal Military Duty.”

During his service in the city of Chelyabinsk, risking his life, he apprehended a dangerous criminal who had committed murder. For this act, he was awarded the First Class Service Distinction Badge. After completing his service, he was sent to the Police College in Novosibirsk, where he graduated in 1981 with honors (“Red Diploma”) and was assigned to work in the police department of the Kirov region.

For his excellent performance, and after passing entrance exams in 1983, he was sent to the Kyiv Higher School of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR, from which he graduated in 1986. He was then assigned to the Kirov regional Department of Internal Affairs.

While studying in Kyiv, he participated in maintaining public order and protecting evacuees’ property following the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion in April 1986. For this, he received commendations from the Government and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Ukrainian SSR.

In the fall of 1988, after successfully solving a series of crimes, he passed exams and was sent to Moscow to study at the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR. He graduated in 1991 with a degree of “Candidate of Legal Sciences” and returned to Kirov to continue his police service.

In December 1993, Anatoly Petukhov was selected for certification to join the newly formed “Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation” in Moscow. He passed the certification successfully and transferred to this department.

At the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, he held various positions, heading departments tasked with combating Russian and international organized crime.

For successfully leading operations to protect people and their property from Russian organized crime groups both in Russia and abroad, he received awards from various governments and law enforcement agencies.

For instance, he was recognized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Police, and FBI for rescuing 11 U.S. citizens and protecting nine U.S. companies from hostile takeovers by leaders of Russian organized crime.

In 2001, as a Major General of the Police, he joined the doctoral program at the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. He focused on academic and teaching activities, as well as preparing his doctoral dissertation. He also participated in international conferences on combating organized crime, delivering reports and recommendations. For example, he attended an FBI conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, met with California government officials to discuss economic security strategies, and delivered presentations at the U.S. Police Academy in Los Angeles. He also collaborated with U.S. prosecutors, assisting American citizens in Russia facing difficult situations.

In April 2005, he completed his doctoral studies, defended his dissertation, and earned the degree of “Doctor of Legal Sciences.”

In June 2005, with friends, he attracted investments, took out large loans, and created commercial enterprises that successfully operated for years in Russia and later in other countries.

In March 2011, he co-founded a commercial company in the U.S. with partners, secured investments, and developed a business strategy, resulting in the company’s continued success.

In March 2013, after the birth of his fifth child, a U.S. citizen, he founded several companies to expand the family business. His wife and children now work successfully in these companies, combining their studies in universities and schools with their contributions to the family business.

These companies provide jobs for American citizens, collaborate with over 100 contractors, and pay various taxes, including Medicare, Social Security, federal and state unemployment, income tax, and property tax. Over the years, the companies have paid more than $11 million in taxes to the U.S. federal and Florida state budgets. In 2024 alone, they paid $1,385,145.00. Additionally, the companies participate in charitable activities, supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation | Susan G. Komen in Florida and the Boy Scouts of America Los Padres Council. The family also raises funds to support children with cancer, with his daughter Sofya Petukhova being one of the main organizers of the “Walk with Purpose” initiative at her school.

Currently, the family plans to further expand its successful business, create new jobs, and continue its charitable endeavors.

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