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Levi was born in 1949 in Moscow, USSR, to a family that maintained Jewish traditions and supported Zionist ideas. Levi graduated in telecommunications in 1972 and went on to work in research and development, where he was awarded three USSR Inventor's Certificates for telecommunications equipment (1978) and seven certificates for technical improvement proposals (1979–1980). In 1979 he first applied to emigrate to Israel and was refused by the Soviet authorities; his further applications in 1981 and 1983 were refused as well. From 1979 until 1985, he was a Refusenik—a term used for Jews who were denied permission to emigrate to Israel by the Soviet authorities—and a member of the community of Zionist activists and refuseniks in Moscow. Levi took an active part in the underground Zionist movement: studying Jewish tradition and Hebrew, preparing mass-protest letters under the slogan “Let my people go”, appealing to the authorities, keeping contact with Jewish and non-Jewish organizations in the West, and distributing material about the State of Israel. He was also in direct contact with Nativ (then known as the PM Office's Liaison Bureau) in Israel. He helped to convey information about the prosecution of the Immigration activists (“prisoners of Zion”), to collect data about the Jewish activities in the USSR, to coordinate joint efforts of different Jewish groups, to spread information about Israel among the activists, and to advance the struggle to open the gates for the emigration of Soviet Jews. While still a Refusenik, he was granted Israeli citizenship in 1984. His parents, Yosef and Eleonora, were Refuseniks, as well, and they were granted Israeli citizenship as well, early in 1985. In late April 1985, he and his family were finally able to leave the USSR, with 24 hours' notice, and arrived in Israel. From 1987 to 2000, Levi worked at ECI Telecom, rising from engineer to the position of CEO of the company's Eastern Europe & CIS business unit, which he established gradually, following the dissolution of the Iron Curtain. He eventually also returned to promote ECI Telecom in Russia. In 2000, in recognition of his innovative work in establishing Israeli Hi-Tech in Russia, he was awarded the title of Academic of the International Telecommunication Academy. In 2003, Levi founded his own company, LZ Marketing Outsourcing Solutions Ltd., through which he carried out all his work in Russia representing Israeli companies. Several Israeli companies under his representation achieved a leading role in the Russian telecommunications industry. Over these years, Levi promoted Israeli high-tech industries globally and served his country both domestically and abroad. From 2004 to 2010, Levi also served as an economic and strategic adviser to the Embassy of Israel in Moscow, for which he received a letter of appreciation and congratulations from Ehud Olmert, Acting Prime Minister. Levi's lifelong passion has always been Biblical History and the Comparative History of Religions. He has a keen knowledge of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, three religions which form Israel's past and present. He considers promoting knowledge about Israel and understanding the country one of his primary missions. In 2010, in parallel with his continuous work in Russia, Levi began training as a tour guide at Beit Berl Educational College and received his Israeli tour guide license in 2012. Since then, he has guided visitors throughout Israel and in Palestine, sharing his deep understanding of the region. He believes that Israel is at the heart of human history and that understanding its story is key to understanding Western civilization. In recognition of his service, Levi received the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2019 and the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award in 2020 and 2023. He also has close to 200 TripAdvisor reviews as an outstanding tour guide. In 2023, following the tragic Hamas attack on Israel, Levi answered a national call to strengthen Israeli education under stress. He retrained at Levinsky Educational College, earned a teaching diploma in Bible and History, and taught in Israeli schools for three years during the war. When the war ended, he returned to guiding, which he loves the most. Levi holds an MSc from Moscow Technical University, an MBA from Tel Aviv University, and a Post-MBA from INSEAD (France), as well as diplomas in Tourism (Beit Berl Educational College) and Bible Education (Levinsky Educational College). He has lived and worked in several countries and traveled extensively to explore global cultures and histories. Levi is the author of three books so far: "Rome and Rome Only: Art in a Flow of History" – His third book, exploring the evolution of art in Rome from a historical and personal perspective as a visitor to the Eternal City. "Two Thousand Years of Blood and Hope: Holy Wars over the Holy Land" – His second book, covering 2,000 years of military conflict in Israel/Palestine and its ongoing impact on the modern world. "Amazing Israel: Short Stories of Great Places" – His debut book, featuring lesser-known and fascinating stories about some of the most captivating places in Israel and Palestine. Levi is married and has a son and three grandchildren