Terekhov Andrei Nikolaevich

Terekhov Andrei Nikolaevich

Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Professor, Head of the Department of System Programming, St. Petersburg State University, Director of the Research Institute of Information Technologies at the University.

Russian scientist and IT entrepreneur. Founder and CEO of several Russian IT companies. Former member of the Board of Directors of the Russoft Association of Software Companies, member of the International Academy of Information Technologies, the Association of Computer Engineering and Computer Partnership of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Biography

Andrei Nikolaevich Terekhov was born on September 3, 1949.

Education

In 1971 he graduated with honors from the Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics of Leningrad State University with a degree in computer mathematics.

In 1978 he defended his thesis "Methods for the synthesis of an effective work program."

In 1991 he defended his doctoral dissertation "Technology for programming built-in real-time systems."

Career

In the same 1991 he created and headed the state enterprise "TERKOM."

In 1996, he organized and headed the Department of System Programming of St. Petersburg State University.

In 1998, he founded and headed LANIT-Terkom CJSC.

In 2002, he was appointed director of the newly created Research Institute of Information Technologies of St. Petersburg State University.

In September 2004, he was elected chairman of the board of the RUSSOFT software developers association, created on the basis of the FORT-ROSS consortium and the RUSSOFT association.

In November 2018, the founder of LANIT-Terkom (part of the LANIT group), Professor Andrei Terekhov, who served as CEO for almost 30 years, took office as president of the company. In this capacity, he focused on the strategic development of the company. The post of general director was taken by Igor Sarychev.

Turcom was created in February 1991, when it was literally about survival, and I wanted to keep a strong team of scientists and engineers. We were all then sure that the troubled times would last 2-3 years. Hence the comic name of the company: an abbreviation for "Terekhov and his team." Then we had large orders from different structures. In 1998, we found an investor - LANIT Holding. So the company "LANIT-Terkom" appeared. After 20 years of successful development, I felt that I needed new leadership principles, new ways to find and fulfill orders. Therefore, I decided to focus on the company's development strategy, and put the operating business in the hands of the young. I'm not going anywhere. I hope that many traditions of our company that helped us successfully develop will remain and increase, - commented on the personnel changes Andrei Terekhov.

For September 2021 - Member of the Board of the Association of Software Developers in Russia "RUSSOFT."

Death

On August 1, 2025, it became known about the death of Andrei Terekhov. TAdviser was informed about this by Lanit.

Professor Andrei Terekhov passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy in the field of science and education. He was a distinguished scholar in systems programming and information technology. The works of Andrei Nikolaevich have received recognition both in Russia and abroad, and achievements have been awarded with many awards and titles, "Lanita said in a statement.

There was also noted the contribution of Andrei Terekhov to the development of the domestic IT industry and the training of highly qualified specialists. For many years, the founder of LANIT-Terkom headed the Department of System Programming at St. Petersburg State University.

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Фото: Lanit

Andrei Terekhov was one of the founders of the Russoft association. His opinion and advice were highly appreciated in the professional community, and expert assessments and recommendations helped shape industry development strategies and educational programs, Lanit noted.

Andrei Nikolaevich was a bright, deep, very free internally, brave person. He was not afraid to break stereotypes, defend his opinion and did it passionately from the highest stands. Andrei Nikolaevich was a friend to many, helped many. Friends and colleagues remember him as a brilliant narrator who easily became the soul of any company. Everyone admired him... His extraordinary leadership qualities, charisma and strategic vision contributed to the growth and development of the company, which became one of the leading IT companies in Russia. Many graduates of Andrei Nikolaevich came to work at LANIT-Terkom in their youth, and work to this day, the company added.

Awards and titles

In 2005, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Andrei Terekhov was awarded the medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree, for merits in scientific and pedagogical activities and a great contribution to the training of highly qualified specialists.

Family

Since 1970, married to Galia Khamzaevna Terekhova.

He has two children. Daughter Karina (39 years old) defended her thesis at Oxford University, now works at Nokia. Son Andrey (33 years old), candidate of physical and mathematical sciences, works for Microsoft.