In Moscow, the offices tied to Vladislav Bakalchuk’s VB Development have moved away from the company’s former main premises on Leninskaya Sloboda Street to a newly prepared workspace near the Tulskaya metro station. The shift was confirmed by the company’s general manager, Denis Kuznetsov, who explained that the relocation is part of a strategic adjustment rather than a routine office change. The new site is designed to accommodate about 120 people and places the team closer to key transport routes and logistics hubs that support the warehouse programs built for Wildberries, the major online retailer with a growing network of fulfillment centers across Russia and the CIS. The leadership described the move as a prudent measure to preserve staff safety and operational stability during a period of organizational realignment, while refraining from sharing further operational specifics to protect the wellbeing of employees.
The transition comes amid broader activity in the industry. VB Development continues to be associated with the development of warehouses and distribution centers for Wildberries, a company expanding its reach and speed of delivery across extensive geographic markets. The relocation to a site near the Tulskaya line enhances accessibility for site visits, supplier coordination, and oversight of ongoing construction efforts. By situating core teams closer to major logistics corridors, the business aims to maintain continuity in its project management and ensure that staff can perform their duties with the least disruption, even as external and internal factors influence project timelines and resource allocation. The management stressed that the decision focused on the health and security of workers, with assurances that additional details would be provided only as necessary to safeguard the workforce.
On September 20, eight of the largest construction firms contracted for Wildberries warehouses and logistics centers published open statements reaffirming their readiness to continue work and meet deadlines. The message from these contractors underscored a commitment to maintaining momentum and coordinating closely with all stakeholders to keep projects on track. Concurrently, VB Development’s leadership indicated a pause in the construction of marketplace warehouses within Russia and the CIS, signaling a realignment of priorities and the careful assessment of risk and schedule. The combined signals from the contractor community and VB Development point to a tense but active period in the rollout of Wildberries’ logistics infrastructure, with balance being sought between safety, productivity, and the delivery timetable that underpins fast-moving e-commerce operations.
Meanwhile, the financial dimension of the dispute between Wildberries and VB Development has evolved, with claims rising to 37 billion rubles, an increase of about 10 billion rubles from earlier figures. This escalation reflects ongoing tensions surrounding delays, cost controls, and the allocation of responsibilities across large-scale building projects across Russia and the CIS. Observers note that such disputes can influence cash flow, access to credit, and the willingness of subcontractors and suppliers to engage in future phases of work. The evolving situation highlights how critical the relationship is between a major e-commerce platform and its builders in sustaining the region’s logistics expansion. While discussions and settlements may occur in various forms, the current state of the matter illustrates the stakes involved in navigating complex agreements, regulatory environments, and cross-border project management in a dynamic market.