Igor Zinoviev
Russian MMA fighter (UFC veteran); Epstein bodyguard who was present during victim visits
Russian-born mixed martial arts fighter (UFC veteran, fought at UFC 16 in 1998) who served as Jeffrey Epstein's personal bodyguard and maintenance manager at multiple properties from the early 2000s. Listed in Epstein's black book with 2 phone numbers. ' Multiple victims identified Zinoviev as part of the household staff who witnessed the flow of young women to and from the property but did not intervene. Juan Alessi, the former house manager, testified that Zinoviev handled security and was aware of Epstein's activities. Zinoviev was never charged with any crime in connection with the Epstein case.
After his MMA career (professional record 3-2), he transitioned to working as private security for Epstein and later for other clients.
Igor Zinoviev appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
At a Glance
Click values for sourcesSources
4 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (19 entries)
2001-2010
“Appeared on 19 documented flights between Teterboro Airport, NJ and Cyril E. King Airport, USVI”
Sources
6 sources for document mentions
Larry Visoski Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell)
2016-04-07
“Deposition of Larry Visoski, Epstein's personal pilot from 1991 onward. Visoski discussed his duties”
Larry Visoski Trial Testimony (Maxwell Trial, Nov 30 2021)
2021-11-30
“As the prosecution's first witness at the Maxwell trial, pilot Larry Visoski testified about his 30 ”
David Rodgers Personal Flight Log (1991-2019)
2021-11-30
“Personal flight log maintained by pilot David Rodgers documenting over 1,000 flights aboard Epstein'”
Epstein Black Book (Contact Directory) - Government Exhibit
2009-10-15
“A 97-page book of names, phone numbers, emails, and addresses taken from Epstein's Palm Beach reside”
Epstein Scientific Philanthropy Records (Edge Foundation, Harvard, MIT)
2025-11-13
“Records documenting Epstein's involvement with scientific and academic institutions including the Ed”
Sources
2 sources for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 22 other persons in the Epstein network”
Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 24 documents”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 2 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Known Connections (22)
Flight Log Appearances (19)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2001 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Cyril E. King Airport, USVI | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +2 |
| Jun 12, 2004 | Palm Beach International, FL → Cyril E. King Airport, USVI | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +2 |
| Jul 22, 2003 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Cyril E. King Airport, USVI | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +2 |
| May 29, 2006 | John F. Kennedy International, NY → TIST Airport | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, David Boles, Lana Catterton |
| Jun 3, 2006 | TIST Airport → John F. Kennedy International, NY | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Lana Catterton, Sarah Kellen +3 |
| Jun 7, 2006 | John F. Kennedy International, NY → TIST Airport | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Lana Catterton, Sarah Kellen +2 |
| Jun 24, 2006 | Albuquerque International Sunport, NM → John F. Kennedy International, NY | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Lana Catterton, Sarah Kellen +1 |
| Jul 4, 2006 | TIST Airport → John F. Kennedy International, NY | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Lana Catterton, Nadia Marcinkova |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EWR Airport → Miami International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Dana Burns, Tatyana Simanava +1 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Miami International, FL → TIST Airport | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Dana Burns, Tatyana Simanava +1 |
| Nov 20, 2006 | TIST Airport → EWR Airport | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Jennifer Kalin, Lance Calloway +4 |
| Nov 21, 2006 | EWR Airport → Albuquerque International Sunport, NM | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Jennifer Kalin, Nadia Marcinkova +5 |
| Nov 25, 2006 | Albuquerque International Sunport, NM → TIST Airport | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Nadia Marcinkova, Sarah Kellen +2 |
| Jan 7, 2007 | TIST Airport → EWR Airport | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Nadia Marcinkova +6 |
| Jan 12, 2007 | EWR Airport → TIST Airport | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Walter Cronkite, Nadia Marcinkova +3 |
| Jan 16, 2007 | TIST Airport → Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Lana Catterton, Nadia Marcinkova +3 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | EWR Airport → TIST Airport | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Fargus, Jr +1 |
| Jun 29, 2008 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → RYY Airport | N909JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Darren Indyke, Pilots: Lv +1 |
| Oct 24, 2010 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → TIST Airport | N909JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Darren Indyke, Doug Shoettle +2 |
Document Mentions (6)
Larry Visoski Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell)
Deposition of Larry Visoski, Epstein's personal pilot from 1991 onward. Visoski discussed his duties flying Epstein's Boeing 727 and other aircraft, identified regular passengers including celebrities and politicians, and described the operations at various Epstein properties. He testified that Maxwell was 'number two' in Epstein's hierarchy.
David Rodgers Personal Flight Log (1991-2019)
Personal flight log maintained by pilot David Rodgers documenting over 1,000 flights aboard Epstein's aircraft including the Boeing 727 (N908JE, known colloquially as the 'Lolita Express'), Gulfstream, and helicopter. The log recorded dates, routes, and passenger names. A heavily redacted version was entered as evidence at the Maxwell trial; Judge Nathan called it 'overly redacted.'
Epstein Black Book (Contact Directory) - Government Exhibit
A 97-page book of names, phone numbers, emails, and addresses taken from Epstein's Palm Beach residence by former house manager Alfredo Rodriguez in 2005. Rodriguez attempted to sell it to an attorney representing an Epstein victim and was later imprisoned for obstruction. The book contained over 1,500 contacts. A redacted version was published by Gawker in 2015; an unredacted version appeared online in 2019.
Larry Visoski Trial Testimony (Maxwell Trial, Nov 30 2021)
As the prosecution's first witness at the Maxwell trial, pilot Larry Visoski testified about his 30 years of service flying Epstein's aircraft. He identified passengers including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Kevin Spacey, and Bill Gates. He described Maxwell as frequently present and 'number two' in Epstein's organization. He testified about the flight operations and visiting all of Epstein's properties.
Bill Gates - Epstein Meeting Scheduling Emails
Email communications documenting meetings between Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein, primarily between 2011 and 2014, after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Gates initially denied knowing Epstein, later acknowledged multiple meetings, and eventually expressed regret. The emails showed discussions about philanthropy and potential charitable collaborations.
Epstein Scientific Philanthropy Records (Edge Foundation, Harvard, MIT)
Records documenting Epstein's involvement with scientific and academic institutions including the Edge Foundation, Harvard's Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, and the MIT Media Lab. The documents showed Epstein leveraging scientific philanthropy to cultivate relationships with prominent academics and gain social credibility, including after his 2008 conviction.
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