Introduction
This page is my personal canvas, where I share my story freely, without worrying about its utility. It’s work in progress.
One day, this site might be the only trace of me left, so I figure it’s the perfect place for a mini autobiography.
Timeline for Context
- 1988: Born in Moscow, Russia
- 1996: Moved to Beijing, China
- 2000: Got my first computer, an old IBM PC
- 2001: Published my first website which was about gaming
- 2005: Went to People’s Univsity of China in Beijing to study Finance
- 2008: Worked as a personal interpreter for the president of one of Russia’s republics during the Olympic Games in Beijing
- 2010: Joined my father’s trading company as a data analyst
- 2012: Co-founded a clothing brand and a dance studio in Toronto, Canada
- 2013: Moved to Shanghai, China to start a trading company
- 2014: Obtained citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis
- 2015: Stepped down as an active manager of the clothing brand and the dance studio in Toronto
- 2016: Left China and lived in India and Russia for several months
- 2016 to 2017: Traveled across the USA for 12 months and lived in New York City, California, Washington, and Tennessee
- 2018: Moved to Moscow, Russia, where I co-founded a company distributing pipe-cleaning equipment
- 2018: Co-founded an online school and blog on positive psychology. I was responsible for legal matters and full-stack development of online platforms, including digital marketing automation
- 2019: Moved to Shenzhen, China
- 2019: Founded a new trading company in Shenzhen
- 2021 to 2025: Began my teaching career as an English teacher and later a Science teacher
- 2022: Joined a game development company as a digital marketer, where I hosted live streams on TikTok playing Texas Hold’em poker live for hundreds of thousands of daily viewers
- 2025: …
My Life Philosophy
I believe in discipline, optimism, and adaptability.
Efficiency and Tech Independence
I value simplicity and efficiency, both in my personal life and my approach to technology. I prefer open-source tools and maintain tech self-sufficiency.
Andrey Milov, 2024