Wow. We are witnessing the emergence of yet another effective manager and talented entrepreneur. As Kommersant has learned, Marina, the former wife of Rosneft chief Igor Sechin, has become co-owner of a 16.25% stake in RK-Telecom, a systems integrator that services law enforcement and security agencies and also builds communications networks for the "big three" mobile operators and Rostelecom. ... RK-Telecom handles the deployment and outsourcing of mobile communications systems for government contractors, as well as road transport infrastructure automation systems. According to the company itself, its clients include MTS, MegaFon, VimpelCom, "Rostelecom, the Defense Ministry, and EMERCOM (Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations). ... In 2011, Marina Sechina received income of about 10 million rubles (roughly $300,000 at the time), as stated in Igor Sechin's income declaration, when he was deputy prime minister. At that time, however, she held no stakes in any companies. Two Kommersant sources familiar with Igor Sechin say he maintained "good relations" with his former wife after the divorce. http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/2359608
Well, you have to admit, it's elegant. Back in the day, when you divorced your wife, you had to give her part of your property. But now, when your property is effectively a stake in LLC "Russian Federation," your severance package for an ex-wife is simply to order that she be given a stake in a contractor serving state-funded institutions. Very modern and refreshingly free of prejudice. Interestingly, the news about this rising star of the business community was published in the same newspaper as a report on the creation of the New Highly Important Special Putin Commission for Fighting Corruption. Corruption is terrified and fleeing in panic.