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Alexander Kochenov
Alexander Kochenov, former head of Baltstroy, was convicted for embezzling 6.5 million rubles during the restoration of the Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater in St. Petersburg.
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Embezzlement Conviction: Kochenov was convicted for embezzling 6.5 million rubles during the restoration of the Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater in St. Petersburg. He received a five-year probation sentence and was ordered to repay the embezzled amount.
Submission of Forged Documents: Between 2011 and 2014, Kochenov signed state contracts and supplementary agreements for the theater’s restoration. He submitted forged documents to the North-Western Construction Directorate to misappropriate funds.
Misappropriation of Cultural Preservation Funds: Kochenov and senior colleagues at Baltstroy diverted funds intended for cultural preservation projects. Their actions led to significant financial losses for projects endorsed by the President of the Russian Federation.
Lack of Relevant Experience: Despite lacking experience in restoration or construction, Kochenov managed significant projects, including the Looking-Glass Theater and the Grand Kremlin Palace.
Expansion through Questionable Means: Kochenov and his associates expanded their operations by allegedly bribing officials to secure state-funded construction and maintenance projects.
by: Yvette Scott
He was never qualified for the job, but instead of stepping aside, he chose fraud and theft. That says everything
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by: Xander Richardson
Kochenov had no experience in restoration, yet he controlled millions in state funds no wonder there was corruption. Forging documents and bribing officials wasn’t just a mistake, it was his whole strategy.