# 1C Company > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/1C_Company > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/1C_Company.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1C_Company > Source revision: 1356298321 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Russian computer software developer 1C Company Type Private company Industry computer software, cloud computing, video games, business process outsourcing, education Founded 1991; 35 years ago (1991)[1] Headquarters Moscow , Russia Key people Boris Nuraliev (Founder & CEO) (1991–) Revenue $650 million[2] (2016) Website 1c.ru 1c.com **1C Company** ([Russian](/source/Russian_language): Фирма «1С», [\[ˈfʲirmə ɐˈdʲin ˈɛs\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Russian)[pronunciation](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/0/05/LL-Q7737_%28rus%29-Svetlov_Artem-1C_Company.wav/LL-Q7737_%28rus%29-Svetlov_Artem-1C_Company.wav.mp3)[ⓘ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LL-Q7737_(rus)-Svetlov_Artem-1C_Company.wav)) is a Russian [software developer](/source/Software_developer), distributor and [publisher](/source/Publisher) based in [Moscow](/source/Moscow). It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells [computer software](/source/Computer_software), related services and video games. In Russia, 1C develops and sells the business software suite [1C:Enterprise](/source/1C%3AEnterprise).[3] 1C is also a [video game developer](/source/Video_game_developer) and publisher. Titles produced by the company include *[IL-2 Sturmovik](/source/IL-2_Sturmovik_(series))*, *[King's Bounty](/source/King's_Bounty)*, *[Men of War](/source/Men_of_War_(video_game))* and the *[Space Rangers](/source/Space_Rangers_(video_game))* series. ## History 1C was founded in 1991 by [Boris Nuraliev](/source/Boris_Nuraliev) in [Moscow](/source/Moscow), Russia. In 1992, the company published ''1C:Accounting'' ([ru](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/1%D0%A1:%D0%91%D1%83%D1%85%D0%B3%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%8F)), a [bookkeeping](/source/Bookkeeping) software. In 1999, the first game developed by 1C was published *[Konung: Legends of the North](/source/Konung%3A_Legends_of_the_North)*. 1C also acquired [MaddoxGames](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MaddoxGames&action=edit&redlink=1) [[pl](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maddox_Games)] company.[4] In 2006, 1C announced that their trademark was considered "well-known" by [Rospatent](/source/Rospatent) as an intellectual property status in Russia.[5] In May 2005, 1C bought [Cenega](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cenega&action=edit&redlink=1) [[cs](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenega_Czech); [pl](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenega)] (an [abbreviation](/source/Abbreviation) of "Central European games"), a [Prague](/source/Prague) and [Warsaw](/source/Warsaw) based publisher and distributor. This arm was rebranded to 1C Publishing EU in May 2007.[6] 1C Publishing EU used the [trade name](/source/Trade_name) 1C Entertainment from late 2018 until June 2022.[7][8] In 2008, 1C declared its plan of transforming into a large multisectoral holding company. Part of its growth strategy was establishing joint ventures with other enterprises within the IT industry.[9] That same year, 1C declared it would become a holding company, stating it would establish joint ventures with companies within the IT industry.[10] In October 2011, [Baring Vostok Capital](/source/Baring_Vostok_Capital_Partners) Fund acquired a 9% stake of 1C.[11] In 2009, 1C's sales network included 280 stores and licenses to distribute over 4,000 titles in 600 locations throughout the former Eastern Bloc. In February of that same year, 1C acquired SoftClub (the largest distributor of computer games in Russia).[12] In 2012, 1C partnered with 777 Studios to create 1C Game Studios.[13] By 2015, according to the founder and head of the company [Boris Nuraliev](/source/Boris_Nuraliev), the number of subsidiaries and joint ventures of 1C is about 200 companies.[14] In April 2016, 1C bought out 27.06% in Megaplan and increased its stake in the company to 99%. In August of the same year, a controlling stake was acquired in the restaurant business automation service Quick Resto. In October, 1C announced the purchase of a controlling stake in the developer of the cloud-based CRM system amoCRM.[15] In September 2016, 1C together with [ASCON](/source/ASCON), created the Renga Software company - the Russian developer of the Renga integrated BIM system.[16] In April 2022, 1C Poland was [sanctioned by Poland](/source/International_sanctions_during_the_2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine) to reduce the company's income and "thus indirectly reduces the revenues of the Russian Federation budget, from which [aggression against Ukraine](/source/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine) is financed."[17] In May 2024, [Ukraine's military intelligence agency](/source/Main_Directorate_of_Intelligence_(Ukraine)) claimed to have successfully carried out a [cyberattack](/source/Cyberattack) on the company, preventing Russian users from accessing business tools and databases.[18][*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## Operations According to 1C the company provides its services through a network of partnerships consisting of more than 10,000 long-term partners in 25 countries.[19] One of the business strategies of 1C on the Russia IT market and several other countries is a franchising business model. About 7000 franchisees in 750 cities of Russia and neighboring countries provide comprehensive service for business automation, deployment, customization and support of 1C:Enterprise-based systems, consulting, user training, etc.[20] More than 250 of them have certified its QoS as ISO 9001-compliant.[21] In 2017 it was reported that 1C maintained a sizeable lead in [RBС](/source/RBK_Group)'s publication, for the «Top-50 most popular brands in Russia».[22] According to [Forbes Russia](/source/Forbes)'s estimates, the company controls around 12% of the turnover generated by all franchise businesses in Russia.[23] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-about_1-0)** ["About the 1C:Developer Network"](https://1c-dn.com/about/). *1c-dn.com*. Retrieved May 9, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-takeson_2-0)** Khrennikov, Ilya (14 June 2017). ["A Russian Software Billionaire Takes on SAP and Oracle"](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-15/a-russian-software-billionaire-takes-on-sap-and-oracle). *Bloomberg*. Retrieved 20 October 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Measured by installations, 1c is the leader with about 5 millions users"](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-15/a-russian-software-billionaire-takes-on-sap-and-oracle/). *[Bloomberg News](/source/Bloomberg_News)*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["1C:Maddox Games"](https://www.mobygames.com/company/1cmaddox-games). Retrieved 3 August 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Новости"](http://1c.ru/news/info.jsp?id=14006#1). *1c.ru*. Retrieved 2019-04-23. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Jenkins, David (May 4, 2007). ["1C Company Rebrands Cenega Publishing"](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/1c-company-rebrands-cenega-publishing). *[Gamasutra](/source/Gamasutra)*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Corporate Contacts"](http://1cpublishing.eu/corporate). *1C Publishing EU*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181202040648/http://1cpublishing.eu/corporate) from the original on December 2, 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Fulqrum_8-0)** ["News - Introducing Fulqrum Games – the new name for 1C Entertainment"](https://www.fulqrumpublishing.com/news/7499-introducing-fulqrum-games-the-new-name-for-1c-entertainment). *Fulqrum Publishing Ltd*. Retrieved 2022-07-06. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Как "1С" планирует стать большой корпорацией"](https://www.cnews.ru/news/top/kak_1s_planiruet_stat_bolshoj_korporatsiej). *[CNews](/source/CNews_(Russian_magazine))*. Retrieved May 9, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Как "1С" планирует стать большой корпорацией"](https://www.cnews.ru/news/top/kak_1s_planiruet_stat_bolshoj_korporatsiej). *[CNews](/source/CNews_(Russian_magazine))*. Retrieved 2019-04-25. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Ведомости (2011-10-03). ["Baring Vostok купил 9% производителя программного обеспечения "1С""](https://www.vedomosti.ru/technology/articles/2011/10/03/1s_nashla_investora). *[Vedomosti](/source/Vedomosti)*. Retrieved 2019-04-25. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Совместный пресс-релиз компаний "1С" и "Софт Клаб""](https://1c.ru/news/pressrelise.jsp?id=1010) [Joint press release of the company "1C" and "Soft Klab"]. *1C Company (Press Release)* (in Russian). 2009-02-24. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20090227125809/https://1c.ru/news/pressrelise.jsp?id=1010) from the original on 2009-02-27. Retrieved 2026-05-13. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["1C Announces Partnership with 777 Studios to create 1C Game Studios"](https://il2sturmovik.com/news/1/1c-annou/). *IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles Official Website*. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Борис НУРАЛИЕВ: "Мы стараемся не покупать компании, а создавать совместные предприятия""](https://web.archive.org/web/20150801211952/http://www.it-weekly.ru/people/opinions/74898.html). *it-weekly* (in Russian). 2015-07-09. Archived from [the original](http://www.it-weekly.ru/people/opinions/74898.html) on 2015-08-01. Retrieved 2021-01-22. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Андрей Фролов (2016-12-29). ["Итоги года: Самые важные сделки 2016 года"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170105044859/https://vc.ru/p/deals-2016) (in Russian). VC.ru. Archived from [the original](https://vc.ru/p/deals-2016) on 2017-01-05. Retrieved 2017-07-16. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** [""1С" создала совместное предприятие с "Асконом""](https://www.cnews.ru/news/top/2016-09-26_askon_i_1s_vypustyat_otechestvennoe_po_dlya_3dmodelirovaniya). *[CNews](/source/CNews_(Russian_magazine))* (in Russian). Retrieved 2020-10-12. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Lista osób i podmiotów objętych sankcjami - Ministerstwo Spraw Wewnętrznych i Administracji - Portal Gov.pl"](https://www.gov.pl/web/mswia/lista-osob-i-podmiotow-objetych-sankcjami). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** York, Chris (7 May 2024). ["Source: Military intelligence carries out cyberattack on Russia's 1C Company"](https://kyivindependent.com/source-hur-confirms-cyber-attack-on-russias-1c-company/). *The Kyiv Independent*. Retrieved 13 May 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["company profile"](http://1c.com/). Retrieved 3 August 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Фирма "1C""](https://1c.ru/rus/partners/franch-citylist.jsp/). *1c.ru*. Retrieved May 9, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Выбор сертифицированных по ISO 9001 франчайзи фирмы"1С""](https://1c.ru/uk-part/uk/info/iso/). *1c.ru*. Retrieved May 9, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["RBC rating: top 50 most popular franchises in 2017"](https://www.rbc.ru/ratings/own_business/04/04/2018/5ab5019e9a79470e78c0f343). Retrieved 3 August 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Три ступени. Forbes представил рейтинг франшиз — 2018"](https://www.forbes.ru/karera-i-svoy-biznes/363575-tri-stupeni-forbes-predstavil-reyting-franshiz-2018). *www.forbes.ru*. 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