Ukrainian politician, diplomat, economist

Born August 1, 1947.

Education

• Kharkiv Institute of Radio Electronics, 1971. Specialty – Radiophysics Engineer
• Higher Party School, 1983.
• Candidate of Economic Sciences, 2004.

Professional experience

Since 1965 — working in industrial enterprises and elected bodies
1976–1990 — leading positions in public authorities
1994–1998 — People’s Deputy of Ukraine, Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
1996–2000 — Head of Kharkiv Regional State Administration
2000–2005 — First Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of Ukraine.
2006–2019 — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine

Public awards

• Class V Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise
• Full Cavalier of the Order of Merit
• State Ukrainian Award in the field of science and technology