Vadim Lapin, founder of Ginza Project’s 100+ restaurants, dies at 62
Vadim Lapin, the founder of Ginza Project, has died at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer. His company, which runs over 100 restaurants and hotels across multiple cities, will now be led by his son, Mark Lapin.
Lapin began his career in hospitality in 2003 when he opened Ginza, a Japanese restaurant in St. Petersburg. Before that, he had studied at the Leningrad Engineering and Economic Institute. Over time, the business expanded into Ginza Project, a major player in the restaurant and hotel industry.
The company now operates more than 100 venues in Russia, London, Baku and Batumi. Beyond restaurants, Ginza Project also manages Ginza Hotels & Apartments, with properties in St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don and Tbilisi. Mark Lapin, who will take over leadership, has already made his mark in the industry. In 2020, he launched Grecco, a Mediterranean restaurant in St. Petersburg. Two years later, he opened MIO, a bistro in the same city.
With Vadim Lapin’s passing, Ginza Project will continue under his son’s direction. The company’s restaurants, hotels and future projects will remain in operation. Mark Lapin’s experience in the business positions him to guide the company forward.
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