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Ex-Husband of Russia’s Wealthiest Woman Ordered to Pay Her $2.6M

Wildberries’ merger with Russ Group last year sparked a bitter corporate and personal dispute between Tatiana Kim and Vladislav Bakalchuk.

Moscow Court Awards Russia’s Wealthiest Woman Ex-Husband’s Stake in Online Retailer

Tatiana Kim divorced her ex-husband Vladislav Bakalchuk after a surprise merger with outdoor advertising firm Russ Group last summer.

Wildberries Accused of Hiring North Koreans at Moscow Region Warehouse

The online retailer said it launched a pilot project to employ foreign laborers but did not address claims that it recently hired “hundreds” of North...

Wildberries Co-Founders Finalize Divorce Amid Corporate Power Struggle

The Wildberries dispute escalated in September when a group of armed men tried breaking into the company’s Moscow offices.

What Kadyrov’s ‘Blood Feud’ Declaration Really Means

Experts call the move a last-resort tactic in the Wildberries saga that could be a sign of Kadyrov's declining powers.

Russian Lawmakers Deny Ordering Kadyrov’s Assassination

“With Allah as a witness, I declare that I knew nothing about this,” State Duma deputy Bekhan Barakhoyev said during a meeting with supporters.

opinion Abubakar Yangulbaev

Kadyrov's 'Blood Feud' Is a New Escalation in His Power Play

Kadyrov's declaration of a “blood feud” marks the emergence of an ancient Chechen traditional justice on the national stage.

Wildberries Subsidiary Files $400M Claim Against Bakalchuk

Tatiana Kim previously claimed that her estranged husband Vladislav Bakalchuk and his team siphoned 37 billion rubles out of the company.

Kadyrov Declares ‘Blood Feud’ Against Russian Lawmakers in First Remarks on Wildberries Shootout

Kadyrov claimed that the lawmakers from Dagestan and Ingushetia had “seized” Wildberries from Tatiana Kim and ordered his assassination.

Wildberries CEO Announces Successful Merger With Russ Group Following Dispute

Media report that the merger may be part of Russia’s wartime redistribution of assets, benefiting business figures linked to the Kremlin.

Wildberries CEO’s Estranged Husband Says Kadyrov Helped Keep Him Alive

Despite initial reports of his arrest after the deadly shooting in Moscow last week, on Friday, Vladislav Bakalchuk said police released him from custody...

opinion Jason Corcoran

Russia’s Violent 1990s Re-Erupted With Wildberries Shootout

In a scene straight out of a mobster's playbook, the chaos that once ruled the streets has returned to the Moscow boardroom.

Suspected Gunmen in Wildberries Shootout Ask to Fight in Ukraine

Russia allows individuals accused of committing a crime to join the military with the possibility of having their criminal records expunged.

Wildberries CEO Changes Surname Amid Feud With Estranged Husband

Tatyana Bakalchuk said her surname "from today is once again Kim," adding that "the best choice is to always remain yourself."

Wildberries Founder’s Ex-Husband Arrested After Deadly Office Shootout

Vladislav Bakalchuk’s lawyers said he was charged with murder, attempted murder, vigilantism and an attempt on the life of a police officer.

2 Killed, Several Injured After Shooting Outside Wildberries Office in Moscow

Shots rang out after a group of men led by the ex-husband of Wildberries founder Tatiana Bakalchuk attempted to forcibly enter the building.

Pro-Kremlin Rapper Timati Joins Kadyrov in Opposing Wildberries Merger

Timati weighed in on the merger a week after Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov accused Russ Group of pursuing a “hostile takeover” of Wildberries.

Wildberries Founder Announces Divorce as Husband Enlists Kadyrov to Fight ‘Hostile Takeover’

Tatiana Bakalchuk, Russia's richest woman, revealed her divorce after her husband and business partner asked the Chechen strongman for help.

Police Raid Warehouse Near Moscow for Migrant 'Document Check'

The raid comes amid heightened tensions following the arrest of foreign nationals suspected of carrying out Friday’s concert attack.

Police Search Offices of Russian Retailer Wildberries After Warehouse Fire

The company said it was cooperating with investigators and was interested in establishing the causes of Saturday's warehouse fire.

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