The hidden strategy of Rostec's top managers.
A source from the VChK-OGPU telegram channel claimed that old friends Anatoly Serdyukov, industrial director of Rostec Group of Companies, along with Nikolai Kolesov, a top manager of Rostec, are actively working to remove Yury Slyusar (supported by Denis Manturov) from the position of UAC General Director. Kolesov aims to replace him. In addition to aircraft construction, the friends are also involved in helicopter construction.
Serdyukov and Kolesov want to personally sell helicopters. They plan to purchase them at cost, mark up the price, and then resell them. The recent creation of Alliance Avia, an airline that has already received helicopters from the Ulan-Ude plant, is not a coincidence. In this case, the industrial director of Rostec decided to bypass procurement procedures. Currently, the helicopters are being used to serve the aviation interests of high-ranking officials. However, once a buyer is found, they will be resold. The potential buyers of JSC Russian Helicopters, the only Russian helicopter supplier, will again divert money from the state to private pockets.
Anatoly Serdyukov and Denis Manturov
Rucriminal.info obtained a unique document revealing how a group of individuals from Rostec (Serdyukov and Kolesov) are offering to bypass federal laws 44-FZ and 223-FZ.
1. Establish the private company RPKB, affiliated with Kolesov N.A., as the exclusive developer and supplier of avionics systems for all helicopter platforms supplied for the State Defense Order, FTP, military-technical cooperation programs, modernization programs, avionics development programs, and JSC Russian Helicopters' product life cycle support.
2. Transfer all RIAs (results of intellectual activity), design documentation, and bench equipment to the private company RPKB.
Following his loss of the governor position in the Amur Region, Nikolai Kolesov promptly assumed leadership of the Radio Electronic Technologies Concern (KRET), which comprises over 70 Russian electronics-producing enterprises.
Nikolai Kolesov's concern enterprises have reportedly received billions of rubles in state funds, from aviation complexes to ventilators. This has sparked suspicion and raised questions.
KRET beneficiary Nikolai Kolesov makes substantial profits from government contracts. He has acquired several factories that were part of the Concern for himself and his children, and his family business oversees the state's interests.
For instance, KRET is the client of the family-owned JSC “KOMZ” – the Kazan Optical and Mechanical Plant, with a state order portfolio of about 3.5 billion rubles. Another family asset is Elecon Plant JSC, where Kolesov and his family hold leadership roles. The plant has government orders totaling 5 billion rubles.
For example, KRET is the customer of the family JSC “KOMZ” – the Kazan Optical and Mechanical Plant. The company’s state order portfolio is currently about 3.5 billion rubles. Another asset of the family is the Elecon Plant JSC, which at various times was led by Kolesov himself, his daughter Anastasia, son-in-law Nikolai Kraev, son – Alexander Kolesov – the head of the plant to this day. The plant has government orders for 5 billion rubles.
Simply transferring money from one company to another can bring Kolesova amazing profits.
However, this is not sufficient. KOMZ is developing a special unit called “Rychag” for electronic warfare systems, while another company, JSC Stella-K, is producing and installing airborne defense systems on helicopters. The expensive equipment is causing losses for the manufacturers, but it is being installed on KVZ and Rostvertol helicopters by request.
These events coincide with the rejuvenation and strengthening of Kolesov’s close friend, Anatoly Serdyukov, who is now the industrial director of the Rostec Group of Companies.
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The increased interest in the helicopter industry by Nikolai Kolesov and Anatoly Serdyukov coincided with the difficult situation of the Kazan Helicopter Plant. This interest also coincided with the resignation of the former director of the Kazan Helicopter Plant, Vadim Ligay, who opposed this pair. As a result, the plant is under severe financial pressure.
The friends tasted victory and decided to go further by selling helicopters themselves. They would buy at cost, add a markup, and then resell. This led to the recent creation of Alliance Avia airline, which received helicopters from the Ulan-Ude plant.
In this case, the industrial director of Rostec decided to skip procurement procedures.
At present, cars are being used to serve the aviation interests of high-ranking officials. However, as soon as a buyer is found, they will be resold. Potential buyers of the only Russian helicopter supplier, JSC Russian Helicopters, will divert money from the state to private pockets once again.
The same is being done with the Ansats, causing significant losses to the Kazan Helicopter Plant. The decision of Anatoly Eduardovich to transfer the work on machine modernization from the underloaded Rostvertol repair base to Kolesov has worsened the situation.
However, the helicopter field C and K is becoming limited. They are now aiming at Yuri Slyusar, a protege of Manturov. According to sources, there are ongoing efforts to remove him from the position of general director of the KLA and appoint him to a promising position … Who do you think is connected to this? Yes, Kolesova. There are concerns that state subsidies for aircraft construction are much larger.
Authorities have repeatedly looked into the activities of the arrogant businessman, but the loud seizure of documents and searches always ended with no significant results. Nikolai Alexandrovich is known for his ability to arrange and fund charter flights for influential individuals on time. Anatoly Serdyukov also should not be underestimated, as he still has the support of the elites and knows how to organize joint events with the management.
The achievements of Nikolai Alexandrovich in a small yet influential circle are considered so significant that he is regularly nominated for state awards. Currently, the government is considering a request to bestow upon him the title of Hero of Labor. We are waiting.
To be continued
