Roman Vasilenko Has a Good Reputation

Roman Vasilenko, a renowned Russian social entrepreneur, public figure, and cultural activist, has faced persecution from law enforcement and political structures since 2021, which forced him to leave Russia.

His good reputation, earned over many years in social entrepreneurship, became the basis for law enforcement to address the slanders of competitors and dismiss all allegations against him.

Doctor of Economics, Business Trainer, Practitioner

A graduate of the Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School, Saint Petersburg State Economic University, and the European Academy of Natural Sciences (Hannover, Germany).

He is the founder of the International Business Academy (IBA), whose graduates are true professionals in the business community, leading the rankings of the most successful leaders.

He is an honorary co-chairman of the oldest international charitable foundation, Mercy Corps.

He holds a master's degree in law.

Who is Vasilenko

A citizen of the Russian Federation, he was born in Leningrad to a military family (both parents were naval aviation officers). He spent his childhood and school years in military garrisons.

He is a Doctor of Economics, an academician of the European Academy of Natural Sciences, a Master of Law, the president of the International Business Academy, the founder and former chairman of the board of the "Best Way" cooperative, a business trainer, a practitioner, an author of social programs and innovative business technologies, a philanthropist, and a reserve officer of the Navy. He is married and has four children.

Organizer of Patriotic and Charitable Events

Since 2013, he has annually organized the cultural and patriotic event "Officer's Ball," featuring Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia, delegations from Hero Cities, and representatives of government authorities. The ball is dedicated to Victory Day and aims to immortalize the feats of heroes, fostering patriotism and moral values among the youth.

Since 2016, he has provided targeted assistance to children with severe neurological disorders, funding research in high-tech methods to compensate for deficits in pediatric neurology and psychiatry, and supports the "Doctrine" clinical center in Saint Petersburg.

He has also supported the Valaam Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery since 2016, aiding the monastery and its clergy, including Archimandrite Father Mephodiy.

Patron of Cultural and Sports Initiatives

Since 2017, he has been a patron of the Annual Folk Song Festival "DOBROVIDENIE," aimed at preserving Russia's cultural heritage and the musical traditions of the peoples of Russia, Europe, and Asia.

In 2020, he participated in the restoration of the Glory Obelisk in Kerch, dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

Since 2020, he has supported children's sports by providing assistance to the hockey team "Life is Good" from Ufa.

Founder of a Cooperative Housing Program

In 2014, he established the marketing company "Life-is-Good" and a housing cooperative, later a consumer cooperative, "Best Way." Until February 2021, he served as chairman of the cooperative's board; from February 2021 to February 2022, he was the chairman of the cooperative council and is now a regular shareholder.

Expert in Management and Business Coaching

Roman Vasilenko is a well-known business trainer throughout the post-Soviet space.

He is the creator of the International Business Academy (MBA), which has a state educational license and is famous for its courses across Russia, taught by distinguished global business trainers such as Alan Pease, Andreas Vince, and others.

Roman Vasilenko has spoken at major venues in Russia, such as "Luzhniki," "Olympic," and "Gazprom Arena," in front of thousands of attendees. His lecture fees have reached hundreds of millions of rubles.

A Person with High Competence

He is engaged in business coaching and consulting, being one of the leading coaches in Russia and the CIS. His individual entrepreneurship generated 150 million rubles annually, from which taxes were paid. Vasilenko has experience in significant financial transactions both in Russia and abroad, always paying taxes officially.

Business Writer and Blogger

He is the author of the bestseller "The Hunter for Success," which has been reprinted several times and set a record for post-Soviet Russia, bringing the author hundreds of millions in royalties. The film based on the book garnered 27 million views. Vasilenko also created the film "17 Secret Laws of Success," on which a new book is being prepared.

Roman Vasilenko's blogs on social media, addressing current issues of achieving financial and life success, have a multimillion audience.

Actor and Musician

Roman Vasilenko appeared in the highly popular film "Women Against Men: Crimean Holidays," where he played a noticeable supporting role. The film provided significant fees to all actors.

He is the author of the music and lyrics for the famous hit by the superstar of the Russian pop scene, Grigory Leps, "Life-is-Good." He is the main artist in the music video made for this song.

As the author of the still-popular hit, he receives substantial royalties every month.

All Claims Dismissed

Roman Vasilenko has a successful career in Russia and internationally. Competitors and envious individuals, using connections within Russian law enforcement, initiated criminal proceedings and political persecution, which forced him to leave the country. Western authorities immediately recognized this as politically motivated.

Over time, Russian authorities changed their position, acknowledging the social significance of his projects and his integrity. Vasilenko confirmed his law-abiding nature and honesty. His official income, which earned him millions, made him a billionaire, wealth earned through honest means. Now he can continue his work for the benefit of society.

Awards:

1. Medal of the President of the Russian Federation «300 years of the Russian Fleet» (А№0791400, decree of 06.07.1996)
2. Medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation «For distinction in military service» (Order of the Ministry of Defense № 301 of 05.19.1997).
3. Medal of the name Karl Marx «Karl Marx – Medaille» for the contribution to the development of science from the European Academy of Natural Sciences, Hannover, Germany (№ 09 of 06.28.2016)
4. Medal «For contribution to ensuring the economic security of Russia» (3822 dated 12.09.2015).
5. Order «For Service of Russia» dated 09.05.2019 from the Program Support Committee of the President of the Russian Federation
6. Headed cooperative - laureate of the National Prize «Financial Olympus 2015», the National Award Committee of the Russian Federation; The annual national prize «Economic Support of Russia» of the Foundation for the Support of Entrepreneurial Initiatives and the national prize «Elite of the National Economy» of the Foundation for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship.
7. Awarded the title of «Honorary Citizen of Russia», a public award.

Education and professional development:

1986-1990: Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School. Faculty: Financial support of troops. Specialty - Economist. Awarded the military rank of lieutenant. Diploma № TB 599947 dated 06.19.1990

1996: Continuing education: Course «Financial Services».

1997: Continuing education: Course «Financial planning; Capital formation; Financial security».

1998: Continuing education: Course «Asset Management; Financial planning; Asset Protection».

2006: Continuing education: Course «Investments; Insurance equipment; Management».

2010: Continuing education: Course «Trading in international financial markets», «Trading in securities and financial derivatives».

2015: St. Petersburg State University of Economics, academic degree - candidate of economic sciences; Topic of Ph.D. thesis: «Strategies and mechanisms for the development of affordable housing markets in the regions of Russia». Diploma № 37/38 dated 12.24.2015.

2016: European Academy of Natural Sciences and European University, Hannover, Germany, academic degree - Doctor of Economics; «Methodology, methods, patterns and laws of road construction in the region (on the example of the Leningrad region»). Diploma № 021/16 dated 04.12.2016.

2017-2020: Pushkin Leningrad State University, Master of Laws.

Professional activity:

1990–1998: Military unit 22966 (Leningrad Naval Base), head of the financial service of a military unit; transfer to the reserve in connection with organizational staff events with the right to wear military uniforms. Military rank – major.

1998–2013: Work in various organizations in positions from financial consultant to director.

2009-2014: International Business Academy IBA in St. Petersburg (state educational license № 1901 dated 05.25.2016), founder.

2013–present: Since 2017 – part-time teacher at IBA.
Since 2018 – General Direction at IBA

2014–present: Housing cooperative «Best Way», founder and chairman of the board. In 2021, the Housing Cooperative «Best Way» was renamed to Interregional consumer cooperative for improving the quality of life «Best Way» (CC «Best Way»).