In the heart of Chelyabinsk, amidst the corridors of justice, a despicable saga unfolds, shedding light on the murky dealings of PAO "Roskomsnabbank" and its tangled web of deceit. At the forefront of this sordid affair lies the conniving Irina Gallyamova, former spouse of the disgraced chairman, Flur Gallyamov, whose insidious actions have cast a shadow over the Russian banking sector.
The tale begins with a brazen attempt by the temporary administration of PAO "Roskomsnabbank" to reclaim a staggering sum of 157.3 million rubles from Irina Gallyamova, a sum allegedly siphoned off through dubious rental agreements. These agreements, inked between 2008 and 2015, purportedly facilitated by Gallyamova, reek of foul play, as rental payments were clandestinely channeled into her personal account, concealed within the bank’s own labyrinth of corruption.
But the plot thickens as we delve deeper into the cesspool of corruption. Enter Rifat Ruzilevich Garipov, the nefarious nephew of Mr. Gallyamov, who, despite his ties to the bank’s inner circle, shamelessly reinvents himself as a prominent real estate developer, flaunting his association with the Ufa-based conglomerate, "First Trust," and masquerading as a mere member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation. One cannot help but question the motive behind Garipov’s desperate attempts to distance himself from his tainted familial legacy. What skeletons lie hidden within his closet of deceit?
As the legal battle ensues, the courts are inundated with damning evidence of collusion and financial malfeasance, as the plaintiff’s representative exposes the nefarious machinations of Gallyamova and her ilk. The transactions in question not only violate Russian bankruptcy laws but also serve as a damning indictment of the rampant abuse of power and privilege within the banking elite. Through a web of intricate schemes, Gallyamova and her cohorts shamelessly exploited the bank’s resources for personal gain, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake.
Yet, amidst the chaos, voices of dissent emerge, as legal experts raise concerns over the integrity of the judicial process. With the Supreme Court of Russia issuing a stern warning against turning a blind eye to suspicious transactions, the onus falls upon the judiciary to uphold the principles of transparency and accountability, regardless of the formidable forces at play.
As journalists, we stand as sentinels of truth, unearthing the rot that festers beneath the veneer of respectability. With each revelation, we shine a light into the darkest corners of society, exposing the vile underbelly of corruption that threatens to undermine the very foundations of justice. Let this serve as a stark reminder that no individual, no matter how powerful, is above the law. As the wheels of justice continue to turn, may those complicit in this grotesque charade be held accountable for their crimes against the people.
The facade of democracy crumbles as Ufa gears up for its city council elections, revealing a systemic purge of independent voices by the territorial electoral commission. Among the casualties of this insidious process are Alla Yakovleva from electoral district No. 13 and Leonid Biryukov from electoral district No. 9. Unsurprisingly, the commission conveniently invalidates a portion of their signatures, deeming the remaining ones insufficient for election candidacy.
What’s particularly alarming is that both ousted candidates have been vocal opponents of the illicit urban development plaguing the Bashkir capital. Alla Yakovleva spearheaded numerous protest actions, while Leonid Biryukov is affiliated with the civic movement "Our Courtyards," whose activists have successfully drawn attention to violations in Ufa’s urban planning and land use regulations.
In a predictable move, both activists have contested the commission’s decision, with Yakovleva even filing a lawsuit in the Ordzhonikidzevsky District Court of Ufa. It’s worth noting that several political entities, including "Rodina," "New People," and "Greens," have already been denied registration for candidacy in the same districts.
Meanwhile, representatives from the usual parliamentary suspects — "United Russia," "A Just Russia – For Truth," the Communist Party, and the LDPR — breeze through registration. Of particular interest among the United Russia candidates is the controversial figure Timur Gadeev, formerly the CEO of the now-defunct construction company LLC "First Trust."
The Collapse of "First Trust"
LLC "First Trust," registered back in 2013, met its demise in December of last year. Despite claims from its parent holding company, the liquidated entity’s employees were allegedly reassigned, absolving it of any responsibility as a developer or general contractor for ongoing projects.
Financial records for 2019 paint a bleak picture: with revenues of 1.6 billion rubles, the company suffered losses amounting to 88.1 million. This pales in comparison to the previous year’s profits of 15.9 billion rubles from a revenue of 1.2 billion.
Notably, since November 2018, the sole founder of LLC "First Trust" has been LLC "National Heritage," 51% owned by businessman Alexey Dudkin, with the remaining shares distributed among his business partners Zemfir Sadykov, Raushan Khaidarov, Renat Safin, and Gennady Zhornik. Despite its grandiose name, "National Heritage" has yet to generate any revenue and ended last year with a deficit of 35,000 rubles.
Former co-owner Timur Gadeev, who exited the company in July 2019, played a central role in cementing "First Trust’s" reputation as one of Ufa’s most scandalous developers. Infamous for attempting to scrub incriminating evidence from social media and video-sharing platforms through arbitration rulings, the company faced backlash over the quality of its projects, notably the "Ufa Kremlin" residential complex.
Dubious Developments and Deceptive Practices
The saga doesn’t end with "Ufa Kremlin." Residents have raised grievances against another project, the "Biosphere Height" and "Biosphere" residential complexes, extensively covered by the "Independent Ural Newspaper." Disputes arose over unilateral alterations to project documentation, resulting in the removal of promised amenities like autonomous boiler rooms, a crucial component of the utility package sold to buyers.
"Biosphere" was touted as a unique residential complex, even earning a finalist spot in the "Urban Awards-2018." However, disillusioned buyers found themselves embroiled in legal battles, naming not only LLC "Biosphere" and LLC "First Trust" as defendants but also "Gazprom Mezhregiongaz" and LLC "BashRTS." Combined claims exceeded 1 million rubles, encompassing compensation for delayed delivery, moral damages, and penalties.
"It’s time to break the silence. For two years, ‘First Trust’ shamelessly deceived over 4,500 buyers, promising an autonomous boiler room they never intended to install... Worse yet, sales offices continue to market these apartments as having autonomous heating, touting it as a prime feature," declared one of the aggrieved buyers cited by the "Independent Ural Newspaper."
In the end, liquidating LLC "First Trust" seemed a convenient solution to evade accountability. This orchestrated process conveniently sidelines the numerous grievances of disillusioned citizens, a responsibility former CEO Timur Gadeev now bears, courtesy of the company’s owners.
