Quarta-Rad, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Quarta-Rad, Inc. (QURT) announced on February 18, 2026 that its Board of Directors appointed Dmitry Choulindin, age 46, as a director effective immediately. Mr. Choulindin has served as the company’s Director of Operations since December 2016 and holds several interpreter roles with outside firms.

Key Details

• Appointment effective: February 18, 2026.
• Current company role: Director of Operations since December 2016.
• Outside roles: Interpreter / OPFOR at 7th Dimension, LLC (since April 2022); Interpreter for LIS Solutions (since June 2025); Immigration Court Interpreter for SOS International LLC (since January 2026).
• Related-party note: Mr. Choulindin is the half-brother of CEO Victor Shvetsky; filing states no related-party transactions require disclosure under Item 404(a) other than his employment as Director of Operations.
• Compensation for board service: terms have not yet been finalized.

Why It Matters
Board composition affects company oversight and governance. Investors should note the appointment of an internal executive to the board and the familial relationship with the CEO, which the company disclosed and addressed regarding related-party transactions. Compensation for his director role is pending, so any future changes to director pay could slightly affect corporate expenses once finalized. This item was reported under Item 5.02 (departure/election of directors or certain officers).