The Prosecutor General's Office has demanded that the founder of the Yarche, Kiriyeshki, and Babkinye Semechki chains be declared an extremist.

Lawsuit against the billionaire co-owner of the KDV Group holding Denis Shtengelov and his father Nicholas filed in the Tverskoy District Court MoscowIn fact, this means the state's intention to take away business.

KDV Group is the largest Russian holding company producing snacks, confectionery, sauces, etc. Including those created in Tomsk The company owns the brands Yashkino, Kirieshki, Calve, Ozersky Souvenir, and 3 Korochki. The holding also owns the Yarche chain of stores and the KDV football club.

Shtengelov's net worth is estimated at $1,4 billion. The billionaire himself has lived in Australia, but the head office of KDV Group is located in Tomsk.

Denis's father, Nikolay Shtengelov, has been living in for the last 20 years Ukraine and owns an agricultural business there. In 2017, Shtengelov Sr. was awarded for his support of Ukraine's anti-terrorist operation in Donbas.