The son of a diplomat and a prominent Russian Japanologist, Alexander Lavrentiev built his career in the field of trade and economic relations between Russia and Japan. Mastery of ...view moreThe son of a diplomat and a prominent Russian Japanologist, Alexander Lavrentiev built his career in the field of trade and economic relations between Russia and Japan. Mastery of the Japanese and English languages combined with commercial skills and fifteen years of experience living in Japan opened up a career path from the starting position of a minor employee up to the Head of the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in Japan. He continues his business career in the current position of the Director of a major international tobacco producing company - Japan Tobacco International, Russia.view less