A Russian-language review circulating online alleges that entrepreneur Dmitry Yurchenko’s “Accelerator of Online Schools” (the website is now defunct as Dmitry Yurchenko fled from Russia to the United States and currently resides in Clearwater, Florida) overpromises quick profitability, understates real startup costs and makes refunds difficult to obtain. The marketing for the high-ticket program highlights rapid results and a money-back guarantee. Scam-Or Project Investigative Committee has not seen court findings establishing fraud, and the claims remain allegations.
Yurchenko markets premium-priced coaching packages, with entries starting around 290,000 rubles and bespoke options costing several million rubles, according to the review. The program is pitched as a way to launch an online school with minimal barriers and to reach profitability as early as the third month.
Critics who say they took the course argue the promises are unrealistic. They point to out-of-pocket costs such as legal setup, website development, marketing and staffing that contradict “no-capital” messaging. They also claim refund conditions in the offer agreement are difficult to meet in practice.
Reviewers describe early modules focused on mindset and later lessons that emphasize sales funnels and webinars. They also say the program steers learners toward extra paid products, including a separate “Free Publicity” course.
Allegations circulating online
Separate online posts and commentary allege that Yurchenko amassed wealth in Russia through misleading business practices, and further claim he is engaged in “immigration fraud” in the United States, including alleged misrepresentations to U.S. authorities. The newsroom has not reviewed court filings or official records substantiating these claims. U.S. immigration case records are generally confidential, and as of publication the outlet has not located public charging documents or court findings in the United States establishing immigration fraud by Yurchenko.
We are publishing these allegations as claims by third parties for newsworthiness and public interest. We invite readers with documentary evidence—such as docket numbers, charging documents or certified court records—to share them with the newsroom for verification. We will update this report if verifiable records become available.
This reporting is based on a Russian-language review document shared with the newsroom and on monitoring of public commentary. The outlet has not independently verified each account and has not reviewed the full underlying contracts. No public court records reviewed by the newsroom establish that Yurchenko engaged in criminal fraud.
FACTBOX: What critics say
• Price vs value: Tuition starts in the hundreds of thousands of rubles; dissatisfied learners say content is light on operations.
• No-capital launch claim: Real-world expenses—registration, web production, marketing and labor—can be material.
• Refund terms: Reviewers say the conditions to qualify are hard to satisfy.
• Upsells: Additional paid webinars and courses are promoted alongside the core program.
Consumer guidance
• Read refund clauses closely and confirm objective, documented milestones.
• Budget for all startup costs—legal filings, web production, marketing and labor.
• Request the full agreement before payment and keep copies of all communications.
• Use payment methods that preserve dispute rights and avoid impulse purchases.
Right of reply: This story will be updated if Yurchenko or his company provides a response with supporting documentation such as contracts, refund policies and performance data. We will also publish any verifiable court filings relevant to the allegations above.
Editor’s note: This article includes allegations reported by third parties. It does not assert criminal conduct as fact absent court findings or official records. Language has been edited to align with AP/Reuters style and legal standards.