Roman Vasilenko Has a Good Name
The entrepreneur works honestly and conscientiously.
Roman Vasilenko, a famous Russian social entrepreneur, public figure, and cultural activist, has faced persecution from law enforcement and political structures since 2021, which led him to leave Russia.
His good name and unblemished reputation, earned over many years in social entrepreneurship, prompted law enforcement to investigate and dismiss the claims made by his competitors.
Who is Vasilenko?
Roman Vasilenko was born into a military family (both his parents were officers in the naval aviation). His childhood and school years were spent in military garrisons.
He received a military-financial education, graduating from the Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School. After completing his studies, he served as an officer in the Russian Navy, achieving the rank of Captain, 3rd Rank. He also holds a civilian legal education.
In 1998, he retired from military service as the head of the financial department of one of the military units of the Leningrad (Kronstadt) naval base of the Baltic Fleet.
After retiring, he worked in the fields of real estate and finance, including securities, holding positions from financial consultant to director.
In 2009, he founded the International Business Academy (IBA) in St. Petersburg (state educational license No. 1901 from 25.05.2016).
In 2014, he established the marketing company "Life-is-Good" and the housing cooperative "Best Way," later a consumer cooperative. Until February 2021, he served as the cooperative's chairman, and from February 2021 to February 2022, as chairman of the cooperative's council. He is now a regular member. He holds a doctorate in economics.
He has received numerous state and public awards, as have his projects.
He is married and a father of four.
Business Trainer
Roman Vasilenko is a renowned business trainer across the post-Soviet space. He is the founder of the International Business Academy (IBA), which holds a state educational license and is famous throughout Russia for its courses taught by world-class business trainers like Allan Pease, Andreas Vince, and others.
Vasilenko has lectured at major venues in Russia, including the "Rossiya" concert hall (7,000 attendees), MSA Luzhniki (nearly 9,000 attendees), "Olympic Stadium" (20,000 attendees), and "Gazprom Arena" (30,000 attendees). His lecture fees have reached hundreds of millions of rubles.
Coach
Vasilenko is also involved in business coaching and individual business consulting. He is one of the most popular coaches in Russia and the CIS. His enterprise generated 150 million rubles annually, or 2–2.5 million euros, from which taxes were paid.
Creator of Social Housing Program
Roman Vasilenko is the author and creator of the largest cooperative housing program in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, primarily represented by the Russian cooperative "Best Way." The cooperative has 20,000 members across Russia and has acquired 2,635 properties for its members. The cooperative's financial capital exceeds 4 billion rubles, making it the largest social housing program in the world.
Professional in the Securities Market
Vasilenko has studied financial transactions both in Russia and abroad. He has experience in conducting billion-ruble deals, with all necessary taxes duly paid.
Law-Abiding Taxpayer
All of Vasilenko's transactions are conducted officially, and he consistently pays taxes on all his income.
Management Expert
Roman Vasilenko is recognized in the world of international business. Few can claim to have collaborated with Donald Trump or shared the stage with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony Robbins, Richard Branson, Allan Pease, Andreas Vince, and Muhammad Ali.
High-Level Competence
Vasilenko's level of education and competence is very high. In 2014, he defended his dissertation at the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, earning a degree in economics. The topic was "Strategies and Mechanisms for Developing Affordable Housing Markets in Russia's Regions."
In 2015, he defended another dissertation at the European University in Hanover, Germany, titled "Methodology, Methods, Patterns, and Laws of Road Construction in the Region (Example of Leningrad Oblast)" and earned a doctorate in economics.
He also holds a master's degree in law and has extensive knowledge of financial markets gained from studying at leading Western universities and practical experience.
Business Author
Roman Vasilenko is a renowned business author in the Russian-speaking world. He wrote the bestseller "Success Hunter: How to Achieve Your Goal," and is currently working on another book. The accompanying film has garnered 27 million views across various platforms.
"Success Hunter" is sold in bookstores and online marketplaces across Russia, with multiple reprints amounting to several hundred thousand copies—a record for post-Soviet Russia. The book has earned him millions in royalties.
He also created the film "17 Secret Laws of Success," viewed by millions, with a book in development that is expected to become a bestseller.
Blogger
Roman Vasilenko's blogs on social networks, which address current issues of financial and life success, have a multimillion audience.
Actor
Roman Vasilenko appeared in the popular film "Women vs. Men: Crimean Holidays" in a supporting but significant role, earning substantial fees.
Poet and Musician
Roman Vasilenko is the author of the music and lyrics for the hit song "Life-is-Good," performed by Russian pop star Grigory Leps. He is the main actor in the song's music video.
As the creator of this enduring hit, he continues to receive significant royalties every month.
Philanthropist
Since 2016, Roman Vasilenko has provided targeted assistance to children with severe neurological conditions and has funded research into high-tech methods to compensate for key deficits in pediatric neurology and psychiatry.
He offers free financial consulting to the clinical center "Doctrine" in St. Petersburg and supports the localization and improvement of advanced technologies in Russia.
Since 2016, he has also been donating to and providing targeted assistance to the Valaam Transfiguration Monastery.
Since 2013, he has annually organized the cultural-patriotic event "Officer's Ball," involving Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia, delegations from hero cities, and government representatives. The event is held in honor of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War, aiming to honor the heroes, instill love for the homeland, and promote high moral values among the younger generation.
Cleared of All Charges
Roman Vasilenko has a long and highly successful career in Russia and internationally. Over the years, he gained many competitors and adversaries who used their connections and corruption in some Russian law enforcement agencies to initiate criminal proceedings and political persecution, forcing him to leave Russia. Western authorities initially viewed his situation as politically motivated persecution.
Now, Russian law enforcement has changed its stance, influenced by the significant social impact of Vasilenko's projects and his high level of integrity. It has been confirmed that Roman Vasilenko is an honest, law-abiding entrepreneur.
Vasilenko has official and legal sources of income, each generating millions, and all together have made him a billionaire. His wealth is earned fairly, and now there are no obstacles to him continuing to contribute to society.