# Kostyantyn Zhevago

_Ukrainian businessman/politician_

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> Kostyantyn Valentynovych Zhevago (Ukrainian: Костянтин Валентинович Жеваго, Russian: Константин Валентинович Жеваго; born 7 January 1974) is a Ukrainian businessman, philanthropist, and politician. He served as a member of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament of Ukraine) continuously for 21 years from 1998 until 2019. Additionally, he served as the Executive Director of Ferrexpo from 2008 to 2019.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 January 1974 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1977990#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Iultin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1977990#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Soviet Union; Ukraine ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1977990#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; politician; banker; entrepreneur ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1977990#P106))
- **Political party:** Party of Regions; independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1977990#P102))
- **Education:** Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1977990#P69))
- **Positions held:** People's Deputy of Ukraine (27 November 2014 – 29 August 2019); People's Deputy of Ukraine (12 December 2012 – 27 November 2014); People's Deputy of Ukraine (23 November 2007 – 12 December 2012); People's Deputy of Ukraine (25 May 2006 – 23 November 2007); People's Deputy of Ukraine (14 May 2002 – 25 May 2006); People's Deputy of Ukraine (12 May 1998 – 14 May 2002) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1977990#P39))

## About

As of July 2026, Forbes reported his estimated net worth to stand at US$1 billion. This made him one of Ukraine's six billionaires in 2026.

## Questions

**When was Kostyantyn Zhevago born?**  
Kostyantyn Zhevago was born on 7 January 1974 in Iultin.

**What positions has Kostyantyn Zhevago held?**  
Positions held by Kostyantyn Zhevago include: People's Deputy of Ukraine (2014–2019); People's Deputy of Ukraine (2012–2014); People's Deputy of Ukraine (2007–2012); People's Deputy of Ukraine (2006–2007); People's Deputy of Ukraine (2002–2006).

**Where did Kostyantyn Zhevago study?**  
Kostyantyn Zhevago was educated at Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Kostyantyn Zhevago](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kostyantyn_Zhevago) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1977990](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1977990) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: НДУ 8 Жеваго Костянтин Валентинович.jpg by Верховна Рада України (Attribution)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%D0%9D%D0%94%D0%A3_8_%D0%96%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%9A%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8F%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD_%D0%92%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87.jpg)

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