The Moscow Lefortovo District Court has accepted a criminal case involving charges of "state treason" (Article 275 of the Criminal Code) against V.A. Saltykovsky. According to "Important Stories," the defendant is likely Vadim Saltykovsky, who served as international programs coordinator at both Moscow State University and Plekhanov Russian Economic University (REU).
Specifics regarding the case remain undisclosed.
Investigations by "Nova-Europe" reveal that Saltykovsky previously held the position of deputy head in the Department of International Educational Cooperation at REU and continued teaching students until late spring 2025. While his profile has been removed from the university's official website, records of his classes persist in internal schedules. Notably, in 2025, he instructed bachelor's students in "World Economy and International Economic Relations."
Within the university's internal system, Saltykovsky maintains a strong 4.9-star rating. Student feedback highlights his expertise and relevance, praising his use of current international economics materials—including English-language handouts—during lectures.
REU students described him as "a pleasant individual who genuinely strives to clarify concepts without expecting immediate mastery."
No formal announcements have been made to students regarding his termination or the legal proceedings. A Nova-Europe contact within REU's academic office stated that "Saltykovsky's employment status is under review." His teaching involvement in the upcoming academic year remains uncertain.
The 60-year-old Saltykovsky also previously worked as deputy head of international educational cooperation at Moscow State University. Additionally, he holds membership in the Russian-Cypriot Business Council under the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and serves as deputy chair of its Committee for Economic Cooperation with Asia and Oceania.