Berkut Tour Company Linked to Deadly Bus Accident in Primorye
The bus owned by Primoavtotrans, which was damaged in the accident in the Khasansky district with a truck, was carrying tourists from the Berkut company, the regional prosecutor«s office confirmed to VLADIVOSTOK1.RU. How many of the 14 passengers (or 19 by other accounts) specifically booked tours with them is unknown — the company did not answer calls at the time of publication.
It is presumed that among the victims were Berkut tourists, based on information from a source close to the situation, but how many and whether they are among the hospitalized is unclear. In total, 7 people were injured in the accident, 5 of whom remain in serious condition at the Tysyachkoy Hospital in Vladivostok, and 2 at the Khasan Central Hospital. Three more died at the scene.
The mass accident involving the bus, a truck, and at least four other vehicles occurred on January 22 around 20:00 near the village of Barabash. The King Lion bus was transporting tourists from China and collided with a FAW Jiefang car carrier at the 56th kilometer, driven by a Chinese citizen with 6 years of driving experience.
News about the high-profile accident is compiled in a special feature via the link, and details and all that is known — in the article.
Tour Center «Berkut» LLC, founded in 2007, is based in Vladivostok. Its main activity is tourist services. Since 2014, the company has been headed by Elena Tekieva, who owns 66.67% of the shares. Her partner is Ekaterina Tekieva, who owns the remaining 33.33%. By the end of 2024, the staff numbered 8 employees, and the company«s assets are valued at 18.7 million rubles (approx. $187,000 at current rates). There is no information on licenses or trademarks.
Over the last three years, the company has not been involved in legal proceedings. A lawsuit was filed for 700 thousand rubles (approx. $7,000 at current rates), but it was never reviewed. No enforcement proceedings, tax debts, or other legal risks were found. The company«s legal activity remains low.
According to «Kontur.Focus», Elena Tekieva is involved in 56 organizations, in 20 of which she is listed as a manager, with some having ceased operations. Among the organizations are LLC «Primterkombank», a number of local developers, and the real estate agency LLC «SZ »Megapolis«» and LLC «Nerpa», as well as trade outlets LLC «Free Trade Vladivostok» and an organization trading online, where Tekieva has 49% — LLC «Society of Transit Electronic Commerce »Chan Ji Tu«». The woman«s name matches the full name of the wife of Dzhambulat Tekiev, a deputy of the Primorye Legislative Assembly.
Ekaterina Tekieva, whose full name matches that of the deputy«s daughter, is less involved; among her active companies are a real estate agency and participation in the founders of LLC »Concert Hall«, which was previously called Fesco Hall and was renamed in 2024 when the transport group FESCO decided to prohibit the use of its name for an entertainment center.
- revenue: 59.3 million rubles (approx. $593,000 at current rates) (–19.5%);
- net profit: 3.7 million rubles (approx. $37,000 at current rates) (+137.6%);
- balance: 18.8 million rubles (approx. $188,000 at current rates) (+27.1%);
- equity: 13.8 million rubles (approx. $138,000 at current rates) (+37.4%);
- accounts payable: 4.6 million rubles (approx. $46,000 at current rates) (+5.3%).
The company «Tour Center »Berkut«» has been operating in the market for over 17 years. In 2024, its financial results show a decrease in revenue, but net profit increased significantly. The company«s own funds and liquidity also increased. Legal and judicial risks are minimal — there have been no disputes or claims in the recent period. The overall stability of the company remains positive.
