Davidanov Gerasimov



Davidanov Gerasimov is a relatively successful businessman who is involved in the lucrative weapons trade. Of Russian descent, Davidanov is currently being hunted by the CIA who are determined to uncover the source of Davidanov's weapons. It is widely believed that his weapons

History
(Extract from an FBI Dossier)

Davidanov Gerasimov's father, Nikolai moved to Vice City in 1916, to avoid the rumoured uprisings in Russia at the time. His long-standing Russian connections quickly saw him at the top of the criminal underworld. By striking 'generous' deals with various gangs in Vice City he managed to gain numerous IOUs and owed favours from the biggest factions. By the summer of 1924 he was one of the most powerful members of the criminal underworld, but knew that he would not always be alive to oversee his 'empire'. Two years later he had his son, Davidanov. There is no clear record as to who the mother was. The majority of people claim that Nikolai killed the mother to protect his empire's integrity. He brought up Davidanov in such a way that Davidanov would be able to take over in his footsteps.

Upon his father’s death, however, the underworld fell into turmoil and Davidanov resorted to his father’s original ways of 'supply and demand'. Although much of the 'empire' had been lost, the IOUs and owed favours remained. Davidanov used these to his advantage – he created new links but always stayed discreet. He hid his dealings from the authorities until May 1930, where an F.B.I agent Daniel M. Swanson succeeded in intercepting an arms deal on Prawn Island. Davidanov was, however, only sentenced to 6 months in prison due to a lack of evidence. Once released, Davidanov left the shores of Vice City to set up a new life in San Andreas.

Commerce
Although Davidanov does occasionally sell weapons such as M4 and Combat Shotgun, his main product is bombs. He also sells poisons and cures.

Davidanov occasionally changes his prices to fit the fluctuations in the economy.