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Mikhail Prokhorov Quotes

Even before my parents died, I felt all the responsibility to my family. I don't know why. In any business, any relationship, if something goes wrong, I feel I am to blame. It's something inside me.

Mikhail Prokhorov

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: businessman
Nationality: russian
Birth: May 3, 1965

Topics

Family Business Relationship Parents

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