It's one thing to want to improve oneself, and another thing entirely to actually make that happen. For high school leavers who intend to climb the corporate ladder or to further their studies, achieving their GEDs is one of the most common methods in furthering themselves academically, or in the workplace.
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Vladimir Yevtushenkov is a well-known entrepreneur. Vladimir Yevtushenkov holds several college degrees, including a doctorate in economics. He is best known in connection with AFK Sistema. Vladimir Yevtushenkov co-founded the company in 1993.