Main owner of First Spetstrans dies at 49

The company«s statement noted: »He was a strong leader, a top-level professional, and a person who enjoyed sincere respect from colleagues, partners, and everyone he worked with. He made a huge contribution to the development of the company and the waste management industry, formed a reliable team, and laid down the principles by which the enterprise will continue to operate.«

Konstantin Yazyev was born in Leningrad. He graduated from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) with a degree in Automobiles and Automotive Industry. At the age of 22, he began his career at the Spetstrans mechanical plant. Later, he worked at JSC Avtopark No. 1 Spetstrans, holding positions as deputy head of the operations department, deputy general director for development, and executive director. In 2025, he became chairman of the company«s board of directors.

The company noted that Yazyev«s death will be a heavy loss for the team. However, the enterprise continues to operate normally, and obligations to employees, partners, and city residents will be fulfilled.

According to the SPARK system, Konstantin Yazyev owned over 40% of shares in JSC Avtopark No. 1 Spetstrans. Another nearly 9% belonged to Anatoly Yazyev. Other founders with smaller stakes include Nikolai Kolychev, Ilya Kolychev, and Vladimir Belitsky. The company is headed by Darya Kharina. For 2025, the enterprise«s revenue amounted to 3.5 million rubles ($38,900 at current rates), with a loss of 60 million rubles ($666,700 at current rates).

Konstantin Yazyev also owned 33.3% of LLC Mechanical Plant Spetstrans. The remaining shares are held equally by Andrey Korolev and Vitaliy Zhurkovich. This company«s revenue in 2025 reached 65.3 million rubles ($725,600 at current rates), with a net profit of 4.5 million rubles ($50,000 at current rates).