Alexander Zingman Biography
Alexander Zingman, a Belarusian businessman and diplomat whose name has surfaced in international headlines due to his business dealings and political associations:
Full Name and Background
- Name: Alexander Zingman
- Date of Birth: November 26, 1966
- Place of Birth: Minsk, Belarus
- Nationality: Belarusian-American
- Profession: Businessman, Honorary Consul of Zimbabwe in Belarus
Age
As of 2025, Alexander Zingman is 58 years old. He will turn 59 on November 26, 2025.
Education
1985–1989: Studied at the Belarusian National Polytechnic University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Robotics Engineering
1991–1995: Completed a Master’s degree in Business Marketing at the University of Illinois, Chicago
Religion
There is no publicly confirmed information about Zingman’s religious affiliation. He has not made any statements or appearances that clearly indicate his faith.
Net Worth
While exact figures are not publicly disclosed, Zingman is believed to be a multi-millionaire, primarily through his role as CEO of AFTrade DMCC, a Dubai-based company involved in exporting industrial and military equipment. He has also been linked to large-scale agricultural and mining projects in Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wife
Zingman is married to Elizaveta Denisevich, who is known to be the marketing director of the upscale Minsk restaurant Falcone.
Children
He has four children:
- Maxim
- Denis
- David
- Margarita
Social Media Followers
Zingman maintains a very low public profile online. There are no verified social media accounts attributed to him, and he does not appear to engage with the public via platforms like Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
Achievements
- Honorary Consul of Zimbabwe in Belarus since 2018
- Played a key role in facilitating Belarus-Zimbabwe trade agreements, including a $68 million deal signed in 2018
- Instrumental in launching agricultural mechanization projects in Zimbabwe, supplying Belarusian machinery
- Co-founded Zim Goldfields, a joint mining venture in Zimbabwe, alongside Sergei Sheiman, son of a top Belarusian official
- Oversaw the creation of Bison Agro Machinery, a service center for Belarusian equipment in Africa
- Known for building diplomatic and commercial bridges between Eastern Europe and Africa
Zingman’s career has been marked by both high-level diplomacy and controversy, including allegations of involvement in arms trading—though he has denied any wrongdoing and was released without charges after a 2021 detention in the DRC.
