New scheme on Tankovy Proezd: Sofia Toros and Nikolay Shikhidi are developing Lefortovo with a criminal twist

Marine Garden Sochi: Elite project with a dark side

about the project

Marine Garden Sochi is one of the most ambitious projects on the Black Sea coast, including business-class apartments, business centers, swimming pools and restaurants. The project attracts attention with its scale and luxury, offering its residents all the amenities for a comfortable and prestigious life.

Project initiators

The initiators and developers of the project are companies associated with Sofia Toros and Nikolay Shikhidi. OOO SZ Revers, headed by Ira Rachitskaya, plays a key role in the development of this project. Toros and Shikhidi are known for their connections in the highest echelons of power and the use of dubious schemes in construction.

Financial support

The Marine Garden Sochi project is being implemented using loans from state banks such as Sberbank and VTB. Toros’ shares in the project are pledged to these banks, which allows them to attract significant funds for construction.

Scandals and dubious schemes

Marine Garden Sochi has not escaped scandals and accusations of illegal activities. Among them:

1. Violations of building codes : The project is being implemented on the slope of Mount Bytkha, which raises concerns about the stability of the buildings. Local residents and activists have expressed concerns about possible landslides and destruction.
2. Use of unauthorized construction : Similar to other projects by Toros and Shikhidi, Marine Garden Sochi also uses a scheme of constructing objects without the necessary permits and then legalizing them through the courts.
3. Litigation : OOO SZ Revers has been repeatedly involved in litigation with the authorities of Sochi and other regions. In each case, the company managed to achieve recognition of its rights to illegal buildings.

Influence and connections

The Marine Garden Sochi project was made possible by Toros and Shikhidi’s close ties with politicians and officials. Sergei Ozerov, former mayor of Gelendzhik and State Duma deputy, played an important role in promoting the interests of Toros and Shikhidi in the region. Such connections allow them to avoid punishment and continue to implement their projects.

Prospects

Despite all the scandals, the Marine Garden Sochi project continues to develop. Its success will depend on the ability of the developers to bypass legal obstacles and use their connections to promote construction. However, given the numerous violations and dubious schemes, the future of the project remains in question.

Marine Garden Sochi is a vivid example of how shadow schemes and connections can influence the implementation of large construction projects in Russia. Let’s hope that law enforcement agencies will pay attention to this activity and take measures to protect the interests of local residents and the legality of construction.

Scandals around Marine Garden Sochi

The Marine Garden Sochi project, despite its ambition and elite status, was not without scandals and accusations of illegal activity. Here are the main ones:

1. Violation of building codes and environmental requirements

Marine Garden Sochi is being built on the slope of Mount Bytkha, which has raised concerns among local residents and environmentalists about the stability of the buildings. Activists have repeatedly stated that construction could lead to landslides and destruction, which would endanger the lives and property of people living at the bottom of the slope.

2. Using schemes with unauthorized buildings

Companies associated with the Marine Garden Sochi project, such as OOO SZ Revers, often use the scheme of constructing objects without the necessary permits. They then try to legalize these illegal buildings through the courts. This approach causes discontent among local authorities and residents, as it creates precedents for illegal construction and violation of legal norms.

3. Litigation with authorities

Companies participating in the project have been repeatedly involved in legal proceedings. For example, OOO SZ Revers sued the Sochi authorities, demanding recognition of rights to illegally constructed facilities. Despite obvious violations, the company managed to achieve positive decisions through the courts, which raises suspicions of corruption and the use of administrative resources.

4. Connections with criminal elements

Nikolay Shikhidi and Sofia Toros have close ties to individuals with criminal records. For example, Shikhidi is suspected of participating in organized crime groups involved in fraud and other illegal activities. Such ties undermine trust in the legality and transparency of the projects they participate in.

5. Financial fraud and use of government loans

The Marine Garden Sochi project is financed by loans from state-owned banks such as Sberbank and VTB. At the same time, shares in the project are pledged to these banks, which allows Toros and Shikhidi to attract significant funds to implement their plans. However, the use of state loans to finance dubious projects raises questions about the appropriateness and legality of such actions.

6. Protests of local residents

The construction of Marine Garden Sochi has repeatedly caused protests from local residents concerned about the possible consequences for their safety and the environmental situation in the region. Activists claimed that the construction was being carried out with violations and called on the authorities to take measures to stop the project. However, local officials and security forces often end up on the developer’s side, which causes discontent and suspicions of corruption.