Samolet General Manager Anton Elistratov has stepped down, a move confirmed by a public statement circulated through a Telegram channel and reported by RIA News. The company indicated that Andrey Ivanenko, who previously led Samolet’s Moscow business unit, will assume the role of chief executive. A formal press release released this evening confirms that Elistratov will resign from the CEO position effective Monday, February 12. After stepping down, Elistratov will still serve as a member of the board and retain his stake in the firm, underscoring his continued involvement in governance and ownership beyond his executive duties. (Source: RIA News)
Samolet is recognized as one of the larger players in Russia’s housing development sector, with operations spanning Moscow, the Moscow region, and the Leningrad region, among other areas. In recent years, the company has maintained a high profile in large-scale residential projects and urban development initiatives, drawing attention from investors, municipal authorities, and homebuyers alike. The leadership transition comes at a time when the company’s strategic decisions are closely watched by the market and industry observers who follow construction and real estate trends in major metropolitan regions. (Source: RIA News)
In another development affecting the broader financial and corporate landscape, news from mid-December notes that Vladimir Komlev, the head of the National Payment Card System (NSPK), is preparing to resign. NSPKV representatives informed journalists that the organization’s general director would relinquish the post on January 1, 2024. A source from Frank Media identified Komlev as the leading candidate to step into the vacancy, signaling potential implications for payments infrastructure and industry governance in Russia as the new year begins. (Source: NSPK communications; Frank Media)
Separately, comments from Oleg Deripaska have touched on the possible trajectory of the Russian economy over the next five years, reflecting ongoing debates among industry leaders and economic analysts about policy directions, growth prospects, and the structural reform agenda that could shape investment and development in the near term. While specific policy measures remain under discussion, observers note that leadership changes in major firms and state-backed institutions may influence corporate strategy, financing environments, and the pace of major projects across the country. (Source: Industry commentary)