Eugene Kolkevich (Russian: Евгений Колкевич) is a Russian-American entrepreneur, media personality, orchestral conductor, actor, business coach, alternative medicine advocate, and technology innovator. He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of MYTSV.com (My Trusted Services Videos), a pioneering video-first online directory and research platform for local service professionals. Kolkevich has built a multifaceted career spanning classical music, theater, radio broadcasting, software development, community leadership, and holistic wellness, with a long-standing focus on bridging Russian-American cultural ties in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Early life and education

Born in Moscow, Russia, Kolkevich received a rigorous musical education. He graduated from the Moscow Military Music School and later from the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, specializing in orchestral conducting. His early professional life included conducting orchestras in Kaunas, Lithuania, and Moscow. While in Moscow, he also became a successful entrepreneur, owning and operating a restaurant, a video salon, and a computer game salon.

Immigration to the United States and early career

In 1993, Kolkevich immigrated to the United States and settled in the Chicago area. He retrained as a computer programmer and worked in software development. In 2001, he founded and began hosting the Russian-language radio program “Lunch Time Radio,” which served the Russian-speaking community in Chicago. That same year, he established and became the leading actor of the First Russian Repertory Drama Theater “Atrium,” further strengthening cultural programming in the region.

Alternative medicine, community leadership, and wellness ventures

In 2008, after studying oriental medicine in India, Kolkevich founded the Help Yourself Center for Alternative Medicine in the Chicago area. The center focused on holistic and integrative approaches to health and wellness. He has continued to identify as a business coach and medicine center founder. Since November 2022, he has served as Managing Director for APLGO (a direct-sales wellness brand) in Chicago. He is also the current president of the Russian-American Cultural Center in Chicago, where he promotes cultural exchange, arts, and community initiatives.

Kolkevich has hosted the radio show “Evening Chicago” and maintains an active presence in Russian-language media under handles such as @self_help_chicago. He has served as Creative Director for Anderson’s Mission, a bilingual film and cultural project highlighting Russian-American stories.

MYTSV.com and digital entrepreneurship

In the 2020s, Kolkevich co-founded MYTSV.com alongside Aybek Izzatov. As CEO, he has positioned the platform as a next-generation video-first local business directory and investigative research hub. MYTSV.com integrates authentic promotional videos, verified listings, consumer reviews, and in-depth industry reports to help users discover trusted local services while providing businesses with transparent marketing tools. Under his leadership, the company has published extensive research on topics including video marketing’s role in overcoming review fatigue, the economic impacts of AI on local industries, U.S. healthcare paradoxes, restaurant profitability, housing solutions, and more. Kolkevich frequently serves as the public spokesperson in MYTSV.com press releases, emphasizing transparency, human-centered storytelling, and the power of video in rebuilding consumer trust.

The platform operates from Deerfield, Illinois (Greater Chicago area), and covers dozens of service categories nationwide.

Personal philosophy and public presence

Kolkevich’s work consistently blends cultural preservation, entrepreneurial innovation, media production, and holistic wellness. He advocates for authenticity in business and media, often highlighting how video and personal storytelling can cut through digital noise. His diverse background—from classical music and theater to programming, radio, and alternative medicine—underpins his approach to building community-focused technology platforms.

He maintains active profiles on LinkedIn and Instagram (@aplgo_chicago), where he shares insights on business coaching, wellness, and local Chicago life.

External links

MYTSV.com: https://mytsv.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-kolkevich-b724b8401
Instagram (APLGO Chicago): https://www.instagram.com/aplgo_chicago/
Russian-American Cultural Center (affiliated leadership)
Anderson’s Mission Crew profile: https://www.andersonsmission.org/crew

Last updated: April 2026

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