Vladislav Bakalchuk, husband of Wildberries founder Tatyana Bakalchuk, pointedly asserted that his wife would face the same treatment he did after being removed from managing the market. He disclosed these remarks in a message published on his personal site and Telegram channel, underscoring the tension surrounding the leadership upheaval at Wildberries.
The businessman recalled that the Wildberries marketplace first opened on August 5 and cited the later consolidation with the advertising operator Russ into RVB LLC as a pivotal event. He claimed that his wife previously dismissed the warnings and advice offered by many friends and family members, suggesting that those cautions were ignored as the venture evolved.
“We tried to convey to him that this step was a big mistake,” the entrepreneur observed, referencing conversations aimed at preventing a strategic misstep in the firm’s governance and operations.
He described the current state of family businesses as being in the hands of partners he deemed unscrupulous, expressing concern about the stewardship of the enterprise as ownership shifted outside the family circle.
According to Bakalchuk, he was the first member of the Wildberries board to be removed, and he warned that a similar fate could soon befall Tatyana, given the ongoing boardroom changes and corporate reorganization.
He indicated an intention to pursue dialogue with the Mirzoyan brothers, Levan and Robert, within the scope of arbitration proceedings, signaling a willingness to engage in formal dispute resolution to resolve governance questions and to safeguard the company’s assets.
“My lawyers have filed pre-trial motions seeking to cancel the transfer of the Wildberries domain name to the newly formed company RVB”, he stated. He expressed confidence in a favorable outcome if the matter proceeds to court, framing the case as a critical juncture for the brand and its digital presence. The update suggested that the legal strategy would be central to the broader governance dispute and the protection of the company’s intellectual property.
Beyond the legal and corporate dimensions, Bakalchuk affirmed his commitment to defending the family business regardless of the personal strains between him and his wife, framing the issue as a broader fight to preserve the enterprise’s continuity for future generations. This stance highlighted the tension between personal and corporate interests that often accompanies high-stakes family business disputes.
Earlier public statements from a different figure in the family circle indicated an appeal for reconciliation. Rapper Timati reportedly urged Tatyana Bakalchuk to consider returning to the fold, a move that could influence the direction of negotiations and the public narrative surrounding the split. Such external voices, while not binding, can affect stakeholder perceptions and the pace of strategic decisions in fast-moving family-led enterprises.
Vladislav and Tatyana Bakalchuk have been married since 2004 and share seven children. In the midst of the evolving corporate saga, it was reported that Tatyana filed for divorce with the civil registry office on July 30, signaling a formal legal step in the separation process. The implications for company governance and long-term strategic planning remain under discussion among family members, investors, and key executives.
Amid these developments, experts noted the broader context in which such corporate reorganizations unfold, including the assessment of Russ’s involvement and the potential value created or eroded by the merger with Wildberries. Analysts indicated that the estimated impact of this integration on the business’s value would become clearer as litigation, arbitration, and internal governance negotiations unfold. (citation)
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