Eldar Shafiev

Russia Isn’t Complicated. It’s Calculated.

At least, it is when Eldar’s in charge. With a legal mind sharpened in Moscow and a career spent navigating the intricacies of Russian and Central Asian infrastructure, Eldar is Kraken’s man on the ground for everything that requires signature, clearance, or trust. He’s fluent in English, Russian, Tajik, and Turkish—and more importantly, fluent in the unspoken mechanics of how things actually get done in this part of the world.

From Government Desks to Glacier Camps

Eldar earned his law degree from the Moscow Humanitarian-Economic Institute, then went on to manage EU-backed environmental initiatives and tourism development programs across the region. He’s not just familiar with Russian legal structures—he’s worked inside them. Whether it’s arranging access to protected regions, securing firearm permits, or resolving border complexities before they escalate, Eldar operates with precision where others hesitate.

Legal The Fixer With Field Cred. Field Mentality.

Beyond the paperwork, Eldar works the ground. He coordinates transport, manages gear and guides, and accompanies high-value clients into the field—ensuring every piece of the mission stays aligned. In the Russian Far East, the Pamirs, or the Altai, he’s known not for his title, but for his results.

Access Is Earned—Then Handled

For Kraken expeditions in Russia, Eldar is the reason everything moves like clockwork. He doesn’t make noise. He makes things happen. His background in environmental law and tourism strategy meets the day-to-day grit of boots-on-ground execution. And when the plan involves visas, permits, checkpoints, and remote extraction windows—he’s already ten steps ahead.