I was among one of the first entrepreneurs to start building their own private enterprise when Perestroika began in Russia and the state initiated its first market-oriented reforms.

I am interested in classic building development, such as hotels and residential homes, rather than commercial properties.

The Garden of Wonders project encompasses the knowledge that Be Open has accumulated over the years of work on different continents and different spheres.

I demand a lot from myself and reflect this attitude upon others: I consider it to be an important quality for a leader. I also think it is impossible to achieve success without persistence.

I honestly think I would swap all that I have won in my career to win something with the Argentine national team.

It's all about how can you take care of yourself when furthering your life's goals and ambitions, and purpose and whatever you choose - family, career - to maintain a really balanced, whole, healthy outlook.

My father came from a Quaker family. His father was a professional artist who did portraits - very traditional, a lot of religious subjects.

As a thrill in my career, the Olympics rank right up there with my two NCAA championships at Duke.