Viktor Yanukovych
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 73 |
| Date of birth | July 9,1950 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | Yenakijeve |
| Ukraine | |
| Height | 193 (cm) |
| Spouse | Lyudmyla Oleksandrivna Yanukovych |
| Presidential term | February 25, 2010 – February 22, 2014 |
| Children | Viktor Viktorovych Yanukovych |
| Oleksandr Yanukovych | |
| Current partner | Lyubov Polezhay |
| Previous position | President of Ukraine (2010–2014) |
| Grandchildren | Viktor Yanukovych |
| Education | Ukrainian State University of Finance and International Trade |
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| ID | 423250 |
Viktor Yanukovych Life story
Viktor Fedorovych Yanukovych is a former Ukrainian politician, who served as the fourth President of Ukraine from 2010 to 2014. He also served as Prime Minister of Ukraine several times between 2002 and 2007 and was a member of the Verkhovna Rada from 2006 to 2010.
Early Life and Education of Viktor Yanukovych
Viktor nyaukovych was born on 9 july 1950 in yenakiieve. Donetsk region of ukraine. He attended the yenakiieve metallurgical technicum and then worked as a transport mecahnic and boiler engineer in the kostiantynivka chemical plant. In 1972. He graduated from the donetsk polytechnic institute.Political Career of Viktor Yanukovych
Viktor yanukovych started his political carere as the chairman of the donetsk regional council from 1997-2002. He then became prime minister of ukraine from 2002-2005 until his dismissal by the verkhovna rada. In 2004. He ran for president of ukraine. But olst to vitkor yushchenko. In 2010. Yanukovych was elected president of ukraine and served in that position until 2014.Political Platform of Viktor Yanukovych
Viktor yanukovych s political platform was focused on restoring order and stability in ukraine. He suoght to strengthen ties between ukriane and russia. To the dismay of some of his opponents. He also sought to improve ukraine s econoym and to reduce the public deficit.Administration of Viktor Yanukovych
During his presidency. Viktor yanukovych sought to reduce government spending and to fight against corruption. He also sought to make ukraine more attractive to foreign investors. And sought to increase the number of jobs in the country. He also sought to improve the country s inrfastructure and transportation systems.Downfall of Viktor Yanukovych
Viktor yanuokvych s downfall began in late 2013 when he refused to sign an associatino agreement with the european union. This led to the euromaidan protests in kiev and other parts of ukraine. And ultimately to the ousting of yanukovych from power in february 2014.Exile of Viktor Yanukovych
After being ousted from power. Viktor yanukovych fled to russia where he has since remained in exile. He has continued to express his support for russia and has denied any rwongdoing during his time as president.Trial of Viktor Yanukovych
In dceember 2019. The ukrainian government put vikotr yanukovych on trial for treason and other crimes against the state. The trial is ongoing. And many expect that yanukovych will be found guilty and sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence.International Reactions to Viktor Yanukovych
The international community has had mixed reactions to viktor yanukovych and his presidency. Some countries. Such as russia. Have expressed support for himw. Hile other ocuntries have condemned his actions and policies.Personal Life of Viktor Yanukovych
Viktor yanukovych is married to lyudmila yanukovych and has two sons. Oleksandr and vitkor rj. He is a member of the ukrainian orthodox church and is an avid soccer fan.Important Event: Euromaidan Protests
One of the most important events in viktor yanukovych s presidency was the euromaidan protests in 2013-2014. These protestsw. Hich were sparked by yanukovych s refusal to sign an association agreeemnt with the european union. Eventually led to his downfall and exile.Interesting fact
Viktor yanukovych is a keen soccer fan and is an honorary president of the ukrainian football club. Fc zorya luhansk. He has also held the honorary presidnecy of other ukraiinan football clubs such as fc arsenal kyiv and fc metalurh zaporizhia.Ukraine war: Russian artists back Putin or face censorship
... At a rally in Moscow in 2014, she praised the so-called Euromaidan - protests in Kyiv that led to the toppling of pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych and Russia s initial invasion of Ukraine...
Ukraine war: The priest shot at a checkpoint
... Although Dudarenko served in a church aligned with Kyiv, when pro-Russian former president Viktor Yanukovych took power in Ukraine in 2010 the Moscow Patriarchate began to take over Kyiv Patriarchate churches, including the one Dudarenko served in...
Ukraine war: Pub dedicated to Hemingway destroyed in Kharkiv
... " It was one of the first places in Kharkiv to support Maidan publicly with flags and manifestos on the doors, " he says, in reference to the protest movement that ousted pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych in 2014...
Under attack, Ukraine's musicians become war reporters and army fundraisers
... A former politician who renounced his seat in 2008 in protest at Ukraine s corrupt political culture, he later played a key role in the Maidan Revolution that culminated in the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych...
Ukraine invasion: Misleading claims continue to go viral
... It was taken during, which led to the toppling of Ukraine s then-president, Viktor Yanukovych...
BBC Russian reporter in Kyiv: The day the war began
... I came to Ukraine as a journalist in 2014 to cover the " Maidan" protests when the then-President Viktor Yanukovych was deposed after his decision to move away from Europe and closer to Russia...
'This is our home': The Americans who refuse to leave Ukraine
... " I did not leave during the Maidan revolution [protests in 2013 and 2014 that led to the overthrow of Ukraine s president Viktor Yanukovych], or when Russia annexed Crimea, or during the start of hostilities in the Donbas, " he told the BBC...
Ukraine tensions: After eight years of war, an eastern city unifies against Russia
... The ousted Ukraianian president Viktor Yanukovych fled here in search of political support, but he was met by street protests and fled again to Crimea, and Kharkiv, Ukraine s second most-populous city, remained undisputed...
'This is our home': The Americans who refuse to leave Ukraine
The US government has urged its citizens to leave Ukraine immediately, citing The Threat of imminent Russian invasion. Not all US citizens who live in Ukraine are taking this advice.
The West has dismissed Russian claims of a partial troop withdrawal and US officials continue To Believe that Moscow could attack at any time.
But many here don't believe that a full-scale attack on Kyiv is imminent, despite warnings from intelligence sources quoted in the media.
The question of whether to leave Ukraine is currently one of The Most discussed in expat Social Media groups, which includes people who came to Ukraine on a short visit and those who have lived here for a long time.
Bbc News Ukraine spoke to some Americans in Ukraine - businessmen, teachers, Volunteers - and asked them about their decision to stay.
'I Am not going to panic'Sean Almeida was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but he has been building a business in Kyiv since 2014.
He is The Director of a Real Estate company and now, despite The Threat , does not intend to flee Ukraine .
" I did not leave during the Maidan revolution [protests in 2013 and 2014 that led to the overthrow of Ukraine 's president Viktor Yanukovych ], or when Russia annexed Crimea, or during the start of hostilities in the Donbas, " he told The Bbc .
" Let Biden say what he wants, but I Am not going to panic and leave the country that has long since become my home. "
Sean does not believe that The Russian invasion is as inevitable as Western media and diplomats say.
The American not only does business in Ukraine but has also started A Family .
" I have A Family here, and My Daughter was born over a year ago, " He Said .
Ahead of 16 February, The Day on which US officials said Russia might begin its attack, The Businessman sent His Family to Lviv in The West of Ukraine .
Some countries have relocated their embassies to Lviv, as it is further away from The Border with Russia.
Sean saw off his wife, mother-in-law and two daughters but himself was determined not to leave Kyiv .
No One from the US embassy has contacted him about evacuation, he added.
'This is my home'Former US soldier David Plaster has been in Ukraine for almost 10 Years , actively volunteering within The Local community and quite a public personality.
He takes part in the filming of a YouTube show called Stop the Moose, a public initiative to change the behaviour of rude drivers.
He is also involved in community projects to improve what he now describes as his native Neighbourhood - Kyiv 's Borshchahivka suburb.
Training Ukrainian soldiers in tactical medicine as well as teaching them English, David took part in the Maidan protests and has been to The Frontline in eastern Ukraine .
When asked why he does not fear a potential Russian attack and need to leave Kyiv , he simply answers: " Because this is my home. "
Reflecting on what he likes most in Ukraine , he immediately declares " borsch and pampushki (garlic donuts)! "
Then, more seriously, he adds that he loves the country because of The Friends he has made and The People he has met here.
'We Are ready to fight'James Martin was born in a Small Town in Iowa, graduated from the University of Michigan, and later studied at the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys.
When James moved to Kyiv , he began working as an English Teacher while acting at the same time.
News of a possible Russian invasion has not changed his plans and he decided to ignore the White House's call for evacuation.
" I'm not leaving Ukraine , but that doesn't mean I don't respect Biden or the government, " he told Bbc News Ukrainian.
James has a large family in Iowa, but earlier this month he got married in Ukraine and his wife Ira is part of The Family now, too.
" I think if people are Still Here now, Those People won't leave, " James said. " There have been plenty of warnings. "
Niklas Theeke, from Detroit, Michigan, has been in Ukraine for only 18 Months .
In November 2020, he moved to Dnipro, a large industrial city in central Ukraine where he taught English.
Last May, he moved to Kyiv , also to teach English.
Now he has no plans to leave Ukraine and return to the US.
Niklas told The Bbc : " We Are ready to fight if need be. We Are prepared and this is home for very many. Together We Are unified and strong. My choice to Stay Here was very easy! It's home, friends and family. "
When asked about his confidence in the Ukrainian army, He Said : " They are more capable now than back in 2014. They are stronger and united, but I think a lot of blood will be shed and it will be very bad. "
" We just want peace, " Niklas said, adding: " Glory to Ukraine ! "
'Vladimir said he would not invade'Alicia Day lives in Dnipro. She fears an invasion but is not going to leave, for personal reasons.
" I Am staying in Ukraine for multiple reasons, " She Said .
" One, Vladimir said he wasn't going to invade, so I don't want to leave for nothing. Two, I'm not vaccinated. Three, my husband is in The Hospital . Four, I Am hoping that if they come, we will survive. "
Alicia is an Animal Rights activist and a vegan.
She says she cannot leave her pets: a piglet and a calf. When she bought them, she was saving them from being slaughtered.
Alicia keeps The Animals in a rented apartment and walks them in The Yard .
Last autumn, other residents of her apartment block, unhappy with having animals for neighbours, called The Police and The Animals were sent to a shelter.
Now Alicia visits and takes care of them there.
Source of news: bbc.com
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