Childhood and Education Journey of Sergey Brin in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Sergey Brin. From birth to education, explore key events.
Sergey Brin is an American computer scientist and businessman best known as the co-founder of Google with Larry Page. He served as the president of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., until December 2019, and remains a controlling shareholder and board member alongside Page. As of December 2024, Brin's estimated net worth of $164 billion ranks him among the wealthiest individuals globally.
August 21, 1973: Sergey Brin's Birth
On August 21, 1973, Sergey Mikhailovich Brin was born. He later became a co-founder of Google.
1977: Decision to Emigrate
In 1977, after returning from a mathematics conference, Sergey Brin's father, Mikhail Brin, announced the family's decision to emigrate from the Soviet Union.
September 1978: Application for Exit Visa
In September 1978, the Brin family formally applied for an exit visa to leave the Soviet Union, leading to Sergey Brin's father being fired from his job.
May 1979: Granting of Exit Visas
In May 1979, the Brin family was granted official exit visas, allowing them to leave the Soviet Union after a period of waiting and uncertainty.
October 25, 1979: Arrival in the United States
On October 25, 1979, the Brin family arrived in the United States after receiving assistance from the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. They had been living in Vienna and Paris while Sergey Brin's father secured a teaching position.
September 1990: Enrolls in University of Maryland
In September 1990, Sergey Brin enrolled in the University of Maryland.
September 1993: Enrolled at Stanford University
In September 1993, Sergey Brin enrolled in Stanford University to pursue a PhD in computer science. It was there that he met Larry Page, with whom he later co-founded Google.
1993: Graduation and Internship
In 1993, Sergey Brin received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland. Also in 1993, he interned at Wolfram Research.
1995: Receives M.S. in Computer Science
In 1995, Sergey Brin received his Master of Science degree in computer science from Stanford University.
June 2008: Investment in Space Adventures
In June 2008, Sergey Brin invested $4.5 million in Space Adventures, a space tourism company based in Virginia.
2008: On Leave from PhD Studies
As of 2008, Sergey Brin was on leave from his PhD studies at Stanford University.
2008: Donation to University of Maryland School of Medicine
In 2008, Sergey Brin donated to the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where his mother has received treatment for Parkinson's disease.
October 2023: Clearance for Flight Testing of Pathfinder 1
In October 2023, LTA's Pathfinder 1 received clearance for flight testing. Sergey Brin is a backer of LTA Research & Exploration LLC.
