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Childhood

Viacheslav Zhukov was born around 1989 in Stary Oskol, Russia, a city located about 400 miles south of Moscow on the Oskol River. He later attended Moscow Mining University, earning a geology degree before turning to professional poker.

Career

Zhukov began playing poker in 2005 and became a full-time professional around 2010. His breakthrough came at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 2011:

Won his first WSOP bracelet in the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship, earning $465,216.
2012: Captured his second WSOP bracelet in the $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event for $330,277.
As of March 2024, Zhukov has over $1,900,000 in career earnings, with more than $1,700,000 from WSOP events.
He has reached five WSOP final tables and finished in the money 12 times, with his best Main Event finish being 426th in 2011.

Personal life

Zhukov is single and resides in Stary Oskol, Russia. He is fluent in Russian and speaks English well.

Revenue

Total career earnings: Over $1,900,000 (as of March 2024).

Major WSOP wins: $465,216 (2011), $330,277 (2012).

Interesting facts

Zh
primarily plays limit games online.

Legacy

Zhukov’s two WSOP bracelets tie him for the most by a Russian native, marking him as a leading figure in Russian poker. His rapid rise and resilience at the tables have inspired a new generation of Russian players.

Frequently asked Questions

He began playing poker in 2005 and turned professional around 2010.

Two-one in 2011 ($10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better) and one in 2012 ($3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better).

Over $1,900,000 as of March 2024, with more than $1,700,000 from WSOP events.

He graduated from Moscow Mining University with a degree in geology.

Stary Oskol, Russia.

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