[1] In 1990s was the co-owner and the president of "Vastom" ltd. During 1999–2001, he worked as a deputy in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the 3rd convocation as a member of Liberal Democratic Party of Russia fraction.
From 2001 to 2003 Ignatov was the head of the non-governmental organization National Anti-corruption committee (NAK).
His role was to control over accounting, privatization and management of state property.
In 2003 Vladislav investigated the privatization of the "Bashneft" oil company and found great violations.
Later was the head of the Russian investment company "Terakon" with different business interests.