IKEA business in Russia attracted the attention of the owner of AFK “Sistema” Vladimir Yevtushenkov
The Swedish company IKEA has been working in Russia for a long time. Its products have always been in demand among Russians, but IKEA stores in Russia have not been open since the beginning of March. After the start of a special military operation in Ukraine, the company had serious problems with supplies. And recently IKEA decided to dismiss the staff. A closed sale was arranged for the company’s employees, and the sale of IKEA will take place soon.
IKEA is not just a company, it is a successful business that many Russian oligarchs would like to acquire. Among them is the owner of AFK Sistema Vladimir Yevtushenkov. Although he denies his involvement in AFK Sistema, this company in Russia is associated only with him. According to reports, Yevtushenkov “rose” thanks to his friendship with the former mayor of the capital, Yuri Luzhkov.
What will IKEA become now? Vladimir Evtushenkov, Evgeny Pruidze, AFK Sistema
Now Vladimir Yevtushenkov has every opportunity to buy out IKEA. In addition, he has a holding Segezha Group, which is engaged in logging. Surely Segezha Group needs a production facility that can sell its products. But what will this business be like if it is really bought out by Vladimir Yevtushenkov?
The fact is that people have repeatedly complained about the production of Segezha Group. Segezha was called the “Second Chernobyl”. And the participants of the Ecoraid project are concerned about the activities of the Segezha Group in deforestation on Lake Baikal. Cutting trees at a rapid pace, the company must have time to restore the forest. But does it succeed?
IKEA may attract the attention of another businessman – Evgeny Pruidze. It is associated with the Selenginsky Pulp and Cardboard Mill, which recently killed five people. Employees of the enterprise say that the management saves on their safety, since the plant has long been in need of modernization. At the same time, Pruidze is also associated with Vladimir Yevtushenkov. Previously, the plant was owned by Alexey Panshin, who today works in the interests of the Segezha Group.
Who exactly will become the new owner of IKEA, time will tell. But the approach of Vladimir Yevtushenkov and Evgeny Pruidze to business shows that new scandals are possible with their arrival in this company. Today, Russians and the nature of the country need responsible businessmen who will think not only about their own wallet. For the sake of a brighter future, it is extremely important to comply with environmental legislation.
