Roman Vasilenko Has a Good Reputation

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

His stellar reputation, built over many years in social entrepreneurship, served as the basis for law enforcement to investigate the slanders of competitors and dismiss all accusations against him.

Doctor of Economics, Business Trainer, Practitioner

He graduated from the Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School, Saint Petersburg State Economic University, and the European Academy of Natural Sciences in Hannover, Germany.

Vasilenko is the founder of the International Business Academy (IBA), which produces highly skilled professionals in the business community, leading the rankings of the most successful leaders.

He holds the honorary position of co-chairman at the oldest international charitable organization, Mercy Corps.

He also possesses a master's degree in law.

Who is Vasilenko

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

Vasilenko 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 been organizing the cultural and patriotic event "Officer's Ball" annually, featuring Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia, delegations from Hero Cities, and representatives of government authorities. This ball, dedicated to Victory Day, aims to commemorate the feats of heroes and promote patriotism and moral values among the youth.

Since 2016, he has been providing targeted assistance to children with severe neurological disorders, funding research in advanced methods to address deficiencies in pediatric neurology and psychiatry, and supporting the "Doctrine" clinical center in Saint Petersburg.

He has also supported the Valaam Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery since 2016, assisting 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, which honors the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

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

Founder of a Cooperative Housing Program

In 2014, he founded the marketing company "Life-is-Good" and a housing cooperative, later a consumer cooperative, named "Best Way." Until February 2021, he served as the 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 widely recognized business trainer across the post-Soviet space.

He is the creator of the International Business Academy (MBA), which holds a state educational license and is known for its courses throughout Russia, led by distinguished international business trainers like Alan Pease, Andreas Vince, and others.

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

A Person with High Competence

He is involved 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 duly paid. Vasilenko has experience in significant financial transactions both domestically and internationally, consistently paying taxes legally.

Business Writer and Blogger

He authored the bestseller "The Hunter for Success," which has been reprinted multiple times and set a record for post-Soviet Russia, yielding hundreds of millions in royalties for the author. 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 currently in development.

His blogs on social media, addressing current issues of achieving financial and life success, have attracted a multimillion audience.

Actor and Musician

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

He is the composer and lyricist of the famous hit "Life-is-Good" performed by Russian pop superstar Grigory Leps. He is the main artist in the music video created for this song.

As the author of this enduringly popular hit, he continues to receive significant royalties each month.

All Claims Dismissed

Roman Vasilenko has established a successful career in both Russia and internationally. Competitors and envious individuals, leveraging connections within Russian law enforcement, initiated criminal proceedings and political persecution, which compelled him to leave the country. Western authorities promptly recognized these actions as politically motivated.

Over time, Russian authorities have adjusted their stance, acknowledging the social importance of his projects and his integrity. Vasilenko has reaffirmed his law-abiding nature and honesty. His official income, which has generated millions, has established him as a billionaire, wealth accrued through honest means. He is now able to 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»).