Businessman under fire for slanderous remarks against Wildberries' founder's ex-spouse
In a recent development, Vladislav Bakalchuk, the founder of Wildberries - a prominent Russian internet company - has filed a defamation lawsuit against Georgy Lobushkin, the former press secretary of VKontakte, a social network.
The lawsuit, filed through the "Gosuslugi" portal, seeks to have certain information deemed invalid, as it allegedly damages Bakalchuk's business reputation. The specific content of the post by Lobushkin that is being challenged remains undisclosed.
According to reports, the lawsuit was issued due to a post made by Lobushkin on his Telegram channel in December 2024. The post appears to be an ironic "Transformation of the Year" award given to Bakalchuk in an anti-ranking.
However, the lawsuit does not provide specific details about the content of Lobushkin's post that is being challenged, nor does it specify the exact reasons for the claim. The case is currently ongoing, and further details may be revealed as the lawsuit progresses.
It's worth noting that Lobushkin is known for his work as the press secretary of VKontakte, a social network, and there is no publicly available detailed information about this specific defamation lawsuit.
According to the Baza Telegram channel, the case materials state that the lawsuit is about declaring certain information that damages Bakalchuk's honor, dignity, and business reputation as invalid.
This lawsuit marks a notable event in the Russian business and legal landscape, with potential implications for online reputation management and the use of ironic or satirical language in public forums. As the case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the courts handle this unique situation.
The lawsuit filed by Vladislav Bakalchuk against Georgy Lobushkin involves allegations of defamation stemming from a post on Lobushkin's Telegram channel, in which he apparently awarded an "anti-ranking" to Bakalchuk. The lawsuit, instigated through the "Gosuslugi" portal, aims to invalidate certain information to protect Bakalchuk's business reputation, honor, and dignity. The politics and general-news landscape in Russia could see shifts as a result of this lawsuit, especially regarding online reputation management and the usage of satirical language in forums.
