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The Main Service Center of the MVS is preparing the relocation of the Territorial Service Center 8041 to Blockbuster Mall: why is the state service choosing a location with a scandalous reputation without public explanations
While construction work roars on Stepana Bandera Avenue at Blockbuster Mall, the Main Service Center of the MVS remains silent. According to available information, preparations for the relocation of TSC No. 8041 to Blockbuster Mall are underway, regarding whose co-owners the SBU is conducting a criminal investigation related to possible sanctions evasion. Why does a government agency choose a facility with a 'Russian footprint' without any public discussion?
Locating a state service in a facility whose ultimate beneficiary holds a Russian passport is not only an ethical issue but also a serious security risk. We have studied the legal grounds for the probable move of TSC No. 8041 to the Blockbuster Mall and found a whole series of procedural violations that could cost the state reputation and citizens convenience.
The state service in Ukraine is declared to be transparent, accessible, and accountable to citizens. Yet the reality often conflicts with the proclaimed slogans. Currently, Territorial Service Center No. 8041 officially operates at Victory Avenue, 20. However, information suggests that against the backdrop of the current lease term ending, active preparations are underway to relocate to Blockbuster Mall at Stepan Bandera Avenue, 36.
This situation provokes a sharp reaction for two reasons: a complete lack of public communication from the MVS and the highly dubious background of the new location's owners, including Russian citizenship and SBU criminal proceedings.
Where is the transparency of the procedure?
According to the Law of Ukraine 'On Administrative Services,' state policy is based on the principles of rule of law, legality, and openness. The questions of relocating the MVS TSC are governed not only by internal agency orders but also must be coordinated with local authorities and meet accessibility criteria.
As of the summer 2026 year, there is no official order or notice from the Main Service Center about changing the address of TSC No. 8041.
Moreover, renting premises with state funds in cases provided for by law must go through a public procurement system (Prozorro). If the decision to choose Blockbuster Mall has already been made and repairs are underway to fit TSC needs, the question arises: on what basis were this particular venue chosen—through which tenders or justifications?
Transparency exists, but key details remain unknown
Open sources confirm that the Main Service Center of the MVS publishes information about procurements and cost justifications, and Blockbuster Mall offers lease of premises on a bespoke basis. At the same time, open access to tenders or other documents directly confirming a decision to relocate TSC No. 8041 specifically to this location could not be found.
What could this mean
If information about the relocation of TSC No. 8041 is confirmed, there are two possible scenarios: either the corresponding decision has not yet become public, or its implementation is carried out through several separate procedures—leasing premises, repairs, arrangements, logistics, equipment purchases, and other accompanying works. In that case, some procurements may not provide a holistic picture of the scope and purpose of the project, which in turn complicates public oversight.
Having information in the Prozorro system does not by itself signify full transparency of the management decision if the final goal of the procurements is not disclosed, if there is no public justification for choosing a particular location, and if the costs of rent, repairs, or relocation are not tied together within a single project.
Moreover, it remains unclear whether alternative locations for the service center were considered and what criteria were used for the selection.
As of today, open sources do not provide sufficient confirmation to claim that the decision to move TSC No. 8041 to Blockbuster Mall has already been officially approved and properly disclosed. At the same time, available information raises questions about the transparency of relocation preparations, the completeness of information disclosure about the relevant procedures, and the justification for choosing the location.
Blockbuster Mall: reputational and sanctions risks
Some questions arise about the ownership structure of Blockbuster Mall, which will become the new location for TSC No. 8041.
One of the beneficiaries of the complex is Vagif Aliyev, who through Northwalk AB controls a majority of LLC InvestBud Garant—the owner of the site. In the public domain there was also information about his Russian citizenship and checks of certain financial transactions by law enforcement.
If sanctions or other restrictive measures are applied to the owners or the object itself, it could potentially affect the use of the building by state bodies. Therefore, such a location requires especially thorough justification and public explanation from the responsible authorities.
The tail of TSC No. 8041: from a scandal with tokens to new questions
Relocation of TSC No. 8041 to Blockbuster Mall occurs against the backdrop of prior public scandals related to the service center itself.
In 2024 year, Bihus.Info published a journalistic investigation discussing possible abuses in the work of TSC No. 8041.
According to the investigation, journalists found signs of artificial scarcity of tokens for taking practical driving tests, which according to their version could create conditions for intermediaries who offered registration for a fee.
Journalists also drew attention to expensive cars used by the then head of the TSC Oleksandr Boyko and certain center staff. The investigation noted that vehicles were registered to other people and did not appear in officials' declarations.
Currently, Territorial Service Center of the MVS No. 8041 is headed by Olga Trotsenko, who has worked in the Main Service Center for many years. Her career began at the same service center as an administrator and lead consultant, and after the dismissal of Oleksandr Boyko, she headed the largest TSC in the country.
In open declarations, it is noted that the husband of the head—Vitaly Trotsenko—worked in the Department of Strategic Investigations of the National Police and also earned income from work at JSC Oschadbank. Media reports also mention family ties between the couple and the former head of the police of the Zakarpattia region and the Department of Strategic Investigations of the National Police Andriy Rubel.
According to declarations, Olga Trotsenko owns an apartment in Kyiv, a land plot in Kyiv region, and income from work in the MVS system. The family has owned, at different times, a Audi Q7 and a Tesla Model 3.
Under Olga Trotsenko’s leadership, TSC No. 8041 may be preparing to relocate to Blockbuster Mall. It will be up to the current leadership to explain what criteria were used to choose the new location, whether alternative options were considered, and why a decision affecting one of the country’s largest service centers has not yet been publicly presented.
Logistics: will the new location be more convenient for citizens?
The current address of TSC No. 8041 is Beresteiska Avenue (the former Pervomohy Avenue), 20 well known to visitors. The infrastructure for providing administrative services has already been formed here, and routes for practical driving tests have been arranged.
If the service center relocates to Blockbuster Mall on Stepan Bandera Avenue, a number of practical questions arise.
First of all, transport accessibility. Stepan Bandera Avenue is one of the most congested highways in the capital, which could affect visitors’ travel time and the organization of the service center’s work.
No less important is the infrastructure issue. Is there a separate entrance for visitors? Are there enough parking spaces for vehicles to be registered? Where are the driving tests planned to be conducted? As of today, there is no public information about the technical justification for the possible relocation.
Public interest is raised not only by logistical but also by managerial aspects of this decision. Given public reports about certain Blockbuster Mall owners, the choice of this location requires especially thorough explanation from the Main Service Center of the MVS.
In the absence of transparent justification for the relocation, questions will arise about the decision’s alignment with state interests and the principles of openness in government operations. During wartime, decisions on public funds must be made as openly and transparently as possible.
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