About us
Years of practice enable our specialists to analyse risks, anticipate adverse scenarios and respond effectively in critical situations. We work across Russia and the CIS, Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Cooperation with foreign partners and membership in specialised international associations enable us to represent the interests of transnational corporations in Russia.
Company executives
Vladimir Solomanidin
President of WAD (2010). Awarded the V. V. Leontief medal “For Achievements in Economics”.
Alexey Solomanidin
The youngest president in the history of WAD. Holder of the “Detective of the Year” award.
Konstantin Shestera
Leads day-to-day operations across brand-protection programmes and analytical projects.
Associations and professional bodies
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A dependable partner in business security
Founded in 2006, Vlasta-Consulting is a leader in business security and is widely known in domestic and foreign business circles. The main principle in the work of Vlasta-Consulting is an integrated approach to each client.
Legality
In our work, we are guided by the principles of legality.
Business ethics
We are guided by the rules of business ethics in dealings with clients and partners.
Efficiency
We carry out our activities with maximum efficiency for our clients.
Integrated approach
The main principle in the work of Vlasta-Consulting is an integrated approach to each client.
A record marked byinternational recognition
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2006
The company is founded; operations begin in Moscow in business security and brand protection. Development of engagement with law-enforcement authorities on countering counterfeiting.
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2010
More than 10 successful brand-protection programmes and further development of the practice of shutting down illegal production. CEO Vladimir Solomanidin is elected head of the World Association of Detectives (WAD, founded in 1925).
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2014
CEO Vladimir Solomanidin receives the Norman J. Sloan commemorative award from the World Association of Detectives (WAD) for long-standing professional service in business security.
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2015
Participation in organising and providing informational support for one of the largest suppression measures: law enforcement seized more than 100 truckloads of finished counterfeit goods. The company team exceeds 50 people. Company leadership is recognised with the V.V. Leontief medal “For Achievements in Economics”.
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2020
Reaching a rate of 15 illegal production sites closed per year. The company portfolio exceeds 80 brands; active work begins against illicit excise goods. An online practice across a number of foreign jurisdictions.
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2022
A contribution pivotal for Russia’s law-enforcement system to sustaining market protection against illicit goods under sanctions pressure. Alexey Solomanidin becomes the youngest president in WAD history.
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2024
Active development of practices against threats in the online environment and against unfair competition. Co-authorship of a number of specialist initiatives and legislative amendments.
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2025
A return to “peak” performance; the geography of operations expands to the Eurasian Economic Union countries with the launch of comprehensive brand-protection programmes on new markets. Prevented damage for rights holders — more than €125,000,000 a year. CEO Vladimir Solomanidin is awarded a medal by the All-Russian Police Association (MPA).
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2026
Executive Director Alexey Solomanidin is awarded the World Association of Detectives (WAD) top professional honour — Security Professional of the Year 2026. Continued brand-protection programmes across EAEU markets and deeper international expert cooperation. Strengthening support for anti-counterfeit projects and engagement with industry associations.
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