Your Moscow Contact
Russia Due Diligence and On-the-Ground Verification Support
For law firms, investigators, compliance teams, family offices and companies that need facts about a Russian company, counterparty or site — established lawfully and reported clearly.
Desk research only goes so far
A great deal about Russian companies is available in public sources, but in Russian and in formats that are easy to misread from abroad. Other things can only be confirmed in person: whether the registered address is a real office, whether there is visible activity at a site, whether a claim made in a document holds up locally.
What I offer is the combination: Russian-language research, lawful public-source checks and physical presence in Moscow when the question needs it.
Typical verification work
- Company existence and address checks: registered address versus actual presence.
- Site visits to offices, warehouses, premises or property, with a description of what was observed and photographs where possible.
- Counterparty background research in Russian public sources: open registers, publications, public court records and media.
- Factual verification of specific statements, roles, dates or documents provided by a counterparty.
- Review of Russian-language documents you already hold, flagging inconsistencies and explaining what they say.
- Coordination with specialists where needed: Russian lawyers, certified translators, accountants or valuers.
What this is not
The value of verification depends on how the information was obtained. To be clear:
- No access to confidential databases or private banking information.
- No government records that are not lawfully available to the public.
- No improper influence, inducements or “contacts” to obtain information.
- No guaranteed findings. You receive what could be established, what could not, and how confident the conclusion is.
Who usually asks for this
Law firms preparing a transaction or a dispute with a Russian element. Investigators and asset-tracing specialists who need a reliable pair of eyes in Moscow. Compliance teams checking whether a supplier or partner is what it claims to be. Family offices looking at a Russian-linked opportunity or relationship. Companies that have been approached by a Russian counterparty and want to know more before going further.
The common thread is simple: a decision is about to be made abroad on the basis of information about Russia, and someone needs to check that information where it actually sits.
The report
Reports are in English or Spanish. They separate verified facts, public-source information and unconfirmed points, list the sources used and include site photographs where relevant.
If you are an investigator, lawyer or compliance professional, the report is written to slot into your own file. You keep the client relationship; I work as your Russia-side resource.
How it works
Tell me the problem.
Send a short description of what needs to be handled in Russia.
I assess the task.
I determine what can realistically be done, what information or authority may be required and whether a specialist is needed.
We agree scope and fee.
Before substantive work begins, we agree the deliverables, timeframe, professional fee and expected expenses.
The local work is carried out.
I handle the agreed practical task and/or coordinate the appropriate professionals.
You receive a clear report.
Factual updates, appropriate documentation and a clear explanation of the result and next steps.
Why trust me with it
Clients are trusting me with matters they cannot see for themselves, so it is fair to explain who I am.
- 18+ years in security, investigations and verification work.
- Alfa-Bank, October 2012 – June 2022: Senior Security Officer, then Chief Expert / Head of Polygraph Screening. I built the bank’s screening function from the ground up and later led it, including its quality control.
- Rosbank, Internal Security Office, August 2022 – December 2024: Chief Specialist.
- International professional assignments in Europe, Africa and Latin America, and extensive work across Russia.
- Russian (native), Spanish (C2), English (B2) — you deal with me directly, without an interpreter.
- Law degree and professional security education.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a verification take?
It depends on scope. A Moscow address and presence check can often be done within days; broader background research takes longer. The timeframe is agreed before work starts.
Can you verify an individual?
Within the law: public information, verification of details the person has presented, and on-site checks. I do not carry out covert surveillance or access protected personal data.
Do you cover companies outside Moscow?
Public-source research can cover all of Russia. On-site work outside Moscow is assessed case by case.
Is the report admissible as evidence?
It is a professional factual report, not an expert opinion or a notarised document. Where you need a document with specific evidential status, I coordinate the appropriate licensed professional.
How do you handle sanctions and compliance concerns?
I only accept lawful work and may ask for information to confirm that a task is appropriate. You remain responsible for your own sanctions and compliance assessment; the facts I establish are meant to support it.
What do you need handled in Russia?
Describe the problem in your own words. I will tell you what can realistically be done locally, what it would require and what the next step is.
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