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. In a 2009 deposition, victim Haley Robson described Zinoviev as present at Epstein's Palm Beach estate during her visits, stating he was ‘always around.’ 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.
| Date | From | To | Aircraft | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-24 | Teterboro Airport, NJ | TIST Airport | N909JE (Gulfstream G-II) | |
| 2008-06-29 | Teterboro Airport, NJ | RYY Airport | N909JE (Gulfstream G-II) | |
| 2007-01-31 | EWR Airport | TIST Airport | N908JE (Boeing 727) | |
| 2007-01-16 | TIST Airport | Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA | N908JE (Boeing 727) | |
| 2007-01-12 | EWR Airport | TIST Airport | N908JE (Boeing 727) | |
| 2007-01-07 | TIST Airport | EWR Airport | N908JE (Boeing 727) | |
| 2006-11-25 | Albuquerque International Sunport, NM | TIST Airport | N908JE (Boeing 727) | |
| 2006-11-21 | EWR Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport, NM | N908JE (Boeing 727) |