11 Facts About Irina Nevzlin

Irina Nevzlin is an Israeli entrepreneur and author.

Irina Nevzlin is the daughter of Russian-Israeli billionaire Leonid Nevzlin and Anna Nevzlin.

Irina Nevzlin is married to Yuli Edelstein, a Refusenik and member of the Israeli Knesset.

Irina Nevzlin was born in Moscow, Soviet Russia, to a family of Russian Jewish and Lithuanian Jewish descent.

Irina Nevzlin studied economics and earned both BA and MA degrees from Moscow Lomonosov State University.

In 2001, Nevzlin became deputy director of APCO Worldwide's offices in Moscow.

In 2007, Irina Nevzlin co-founded and managed the non-governmental organization "The Israeli Center for Better Childhood", established by the Irina Nevzlin and Mionis families to provide Israeli youth with equal access to education and health, and help them develop a sense of personal responsibility and social commitment.

Soon thereafter, Irina Nevzlin was appointed as a member of the board of directors and subsequently, the Deputy chair of the board of Directors, serving under Chair Yaakov Peri.

Irina Nevzlin oversaw the reorganization and rebranding of the Diaspora Museum, now the Museum of the Jewish People.

Irina Nevzlin serves as a trustee in organizations endowed by Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former CEO of Yukos Oil.

In 2019 Irina Nevzlin published her so-far only book "The Impact of Identity: The Power of Knowing Who You Are"[1].