Synergy Corporation President
Vadim Lobov
Founder and president of Synergy Corporation, which includes Russia's largest private university, a business school that has been operating since 1988, and several dozen companies.
Education
He graduated with a gold medal from an economic lyceum, and then with a red diploma from the Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics.

After receiving higher education, he did research internship in the U.S.A. In 2004 he successfully defended his dissertation «Entrepreneurial Activity of Higher Education Institution in the Russian System of Education». Currently, Vadim Lobov is a candidate of economic sciences and an associate professor.
Education
He graduated with a gold medal from an economic lyceum, and then with a red diploma from the Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics.

After receiving higher education, he did research internship in the U.S.A. In 2004 he successfully defended his dissertation «Entrepreneurial Activity of Higher Education Institution in the Russian System of Education». Currently, Vadim Lobov is a candidate of economic sciences and an associate professor.
Professional operation
In 2001, in partnership with Yuri Rubin, Vadim Lobov founded the private Synergy University. Later the University opened a number of units that contribute to the scientific development of the university, quality education and adaptation of young people: Center for Sociological Research, Center for Economic Research, Center for Patriotic Education, Volunteer Training Center, British Educational Center and many others. Also, new business directions were created on the basis of the University. In 2010 all existing companies were united under the Synergy brand.

Currently, all levels of education are represented at Synergy University: pre-university training, college, undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and additional education.

The Corporation includes the Synergy School of Business, which has specialized in business education since 1988. The line of educational programs of the School expands annually. At present the students of Synergy Business School have access to MBA programs (Classic, Executive, Blended, Mini, Online, Platinum), corporate packages, as well as a number of master classes, webinars and trainings.

Vadim Lobov actively develops the educational activities of the University both in Russia and abroad. Synergy University was the first Russian university to enter the UAE educational market. In 2012, the University campus was opened in Dubai, where today students study in Bachelor's, Master's and MBA programs.

Synergy's academic partners are the best business schools in China, Great Britain, Spain, Germany and the United States.
In 2015 Vadim Lobov created Synergy Global Forum, the largest educational event that annually gathers on one stage famous top managers, scientists, business consultants, actors and athletes from all over the world. Risk manager Nassim Nicholas Taleb, media historian Yuval Noah Harari, billionaire Richard Branson, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, world boxing champion Mike Tyson, success psychology expert Brian Tracy, filmmaker Oliver Stone, motivational speaker Nick Vujcic, legendary bodybuilder and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many others spoke at the forums in Moscow, St. Petersburg, New York, Almaty and the Synergy.Online platform.
Professional operation
In 2001, in partnership with Yuri Rubin, Vadim Lobov founded the private Synergy University. Later the University opened a number of units that contribute to the scientific development of the university, quality education and adaptation of young people: Center for Sociological Research, Center for Economic Research, Center for Patriotic Education, Volunteer Training Center, British Educational Center and many others. Also new business directions were created on the base of the University. In 2010 all existing companies were united under the Synergy brand.

Currently, all levels of education are represented at Synergy University: pre-university training, college, undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and additional education.

The Corporation includes the Synergy School of Business, which has specialized in business education since 1988. The range of educational programs of the School expands every year. At present the students of Synergy Business School have access to MBA programs (Classic, Executive, Blended, Mini, Online, Platinum), corporate packages, as well as a number of master classes, webinars and trainings.

Vadim Lobov actively develops the educational activities of the University both in Russia and abroad. Synergy University was the first Russian university to enter the UAE educational market. In 2012 the University opened its campus in Dubai, where today students are studying on Bachelor's, Master's and MBA programs.
Synergy's academic partners are the best business schools in China, Great Britain, Spain, Germany and USA.

In 2015, Vadim Lobov created Synergy Global Forum, the largest educational event that annually brings together on one stage famous top managers, scientists, business consultants, actors and athletes from all over the world. At the forums in Moscow, St. Petersburg, New York, Almaty and on the Synergy.Online platform, speakers included risk manager Nassim Nicholas Taleb, media historian Yuval Noah Harari, billionaire Richard Branson, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, world boxing champion Mike Tyson, success psychology expert Brian Tracy, filmmaker Oliver Stone, motivational speaker Nick Vuychich, legendary bodybuilder and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and many others.
Charity activities
Vadim Lobov promotes volunteerism and supports charitable projects. In 2012, Sinergia University trained about 1200 volunteers to participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup Synergy volunteers worked at Luzhniki and Spartak stadiums, as well as at the International Broadcasting Center.

«Synergy» organized Synergy Charity Forum, a project designed to revive ideas of philanthropy in Russia and to root the idea of the need for voluntary participation of business in helping those in need. As part of the forum, the «One Million Good Deeds» charitable campaign is being held.

In 2020, Synergy, in cooperation with the Arithmetic of Kindness Foundation, held a charity event aimed at helping children from orphanages called the Magic Wish Fulfillment Tree.
Humanitarian activities
Under the leadership of Vadim Lobov, the concept of «Russian Humanitarian Expeditions» was developed - a series of events aimed at promoting the Russian language and culture in foreign countries and supporting compatriots living abroad. In 2013-2016, humanitarian expeditions were organized under the auspices of Synergy University to Spain, Germany, Poland, Finland, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Montenegro and a number of other countries.

With the assistance of «Synergy» University in 2015, an interuniversity department of Russian language at the University of Damascus was created and provided with methodological materials. The department implements training and professional development programs for teachers of Russian as a foreign language.

In 2016, the University organized trips to Russian holiday camps for Syrian children, winners of school Olympiads on the knowledge of Russia.
Charity activities
Vadim Lobov promotes volunteerism and supports charitable projects. In 2012, Synergy University trained about 1200 volunteers to participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup Synergy volunteers worked at Luzhniki and Spartak stadiums, as well as at the International Broadcasting Center.

«Synergy» organized Synergy Charity Forum, a project designed to revive ideas of philanthropy in Russia and to root the idea of the need for voluntary participation of business in helping those in need. As part of the forum, the «One Million Good Deeds» charitable campaign is held.

In 2020, Synergy, in cooperation with the Arithmetic of Kindness Foundation, held a charity event aimed at helping children from orphanages called the Magic Wish Fulfillment Tree.
Humanitarian activities
Under the leadership of Vadim Lobov, the concept of «Russian Humanitarian Expeditions» was developed - a series of events aimed at promoting the Russian language and culture in foreign countries and supporting compatriots living abroad. In 2013-2016, humanitarian expeditions were organized under the auspices of Synergy University to Spain, Germany, Poland, Finland, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Montenegro and a number of other countries.

With the assistance of «Synergy» University in 2015, an interuniversity department of Russian language at the University of Damascus was created and provided with methodological materials. The department implements training and professional development programs for teachers of Russian as a foreign language.

In 2016, the University organized trips to Russian holiday camps for Syrian children, winners of school Olympiads on the knowledge of Russia.
«My Business»
In 2019, Synergy implemented an information campaign as part of the «My Business» national project to support small and medium-sized enterprises. As part of it, more than 26 specialized forums and 80 master classes were organized in the regions, a marketing and news campaign was conducted, and the federal portal мойбизнес.рф. was launched. Synergy still continues to work in this direction: forums aimed at the support and development of small and medium-sized businesses in our country are regularly held in all regions of Russia.
«My Business»
In 2019, Synergy implemented an information campaign as part of the «My Business» national project to support small and medium-sized businesses. As part of it, more than 26 specialized forums and 80 master classes were organized in the regions, a marketing and news campaign was conducted, and the federal portal мойбизнес.рф. was launched. Synergy still continues to work in this direction: forums aimed at the support and development of small and medium-sized businesses in our country are regularly held in all regions of Russia.
Online-projects
In March 2020, Synergy Corporation launched Synergy.Online platform, Russia's first online educational project with weekly streaming of speeches by world-class headliners, successful entrepreneurs and top executives of leading Russian companies.

The Corporation is also developing the ММА.РФ online platform, the country's first social network for martial arts fans and industry representatives.
Online-projects
In March 2020, Synergy Corporation launched Synergy.Online platform, Russia's first online educational project with weekly streaming of speeches by world-class headliners, successful entrepreneurs and top executives of leading Russian companies.

The Corporation is also developing the ММА.РФ online platform, the country's first social network for martial arts fans and industry representatives.
Awards
National Award «Person of the Year 2010»: winner in the nomination «Higher School» for success in the formation of a new model of educational process on the basis of the University.

  • Commemorative medal «200 Years of Internal Troops of the Russian Interior Ministry», 2011.
  • Certificate of Merit of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation for significant achievements in training highly qualified specialists, great contribution to the organization of educational and training processes, achievements in research work and many years of fruitful work, 2011.
  • Letter of appreciation from Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation M. A. Abyzov for his assistance in organizing the open seminar on design and new media Kostroma Design Weekend, 2012.
  • Diploma of the President of the Russian Federation for significant contribution to the preparation and carrying out of the XXII Olympic Winter Games and the XI Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi.
  • Commemorative medal «70 Years of the Great Victory», 2015.
  • Acknowledgement from the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots for assistance in preparing and holding the First EAEU Young Leaders Forum, 2015.
Awards
National Award «Person of the Year 2010»: winner in the nomination «Higher School» for success in the formation of a new model of educational process on the basis of the University.
  • Commemorative medal «200 Years of Internal Troops of the Russian Interior Ministry», 2011.
  • Certificate of Merit of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation for significant achievements in training highly qualified specialists, great contribution to the organization of educational and training processes, achievements in research work and many years of fruitful work, 2011.
  • Letter of appreciation from Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation M. A. Abyzov for his assistance in organizing the open seminar on design and new media Kostroma Design Weekend, 2012.
  • Diploma of the President of the Russian Federation for significant contribution to the preparation and carrying out of the XXII Olympic Winter Games and the XI Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi.
  • Commemorative medal «70 Years of the Great Victory», 2015.
  • Acknowledgement from the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots for assistance in preparing and holding the First EAEU Young Leaders Forum, 2015.
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