Structures of the banker Vladimir Kogan claim they will participate in the privatization of "Bashneft".

"The Izvestia" state that another contender for the purchase of shares "Bashneft" is a businessman Vladimir Kogan. Experts believe that the increase in the number of participants in the privatization of the oil company can improve the value of the asset.

A senior government source told "the Izvestia" about the interest of Kogan in Bashkir Oil Company. "Bankers are eyeing for asset. In particular, Vladimir Kogan", - the source informs. The source of the structures of Vladimir Kogan – "Neftegazindustriya" did not deny this information. However, the source did not share details.