# Valeriy Pustovoitenko

_Ukrainian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Valeriy Pavlovych Pustovoitenko is a Ukrainian politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of Ukraine from 16 July 1997 to 22 December 1999. He was leader to the People's Democratic Party of Ukraine.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 February 1947 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q553216#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Berezanka ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q553216#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Ukraine ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q553216#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; engineer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q553216#P106))
- **Political party:** People's Democratic Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q553216#P102))
- **Education:** Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q553216#P69))
- **Positions held:** People's Deputy of Ukraine (14 May 2002 – 25 May 2006); Transport Minister (9 June 2001 – 30 April 2002); Prime Minister of Ukraine (16 July 1997 – 30 November 1999); Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (1994–1997); Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (1993–1993); People's Deputy of Ukraine (15 May 1990 – 10 May 1994) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q553216#P39))
- **Awards:** Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Merited Builder of Ukraine; medal of 25 years of Ukrainian independence; Honored badge of merit of the President of Ukraine; Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 3rd class; Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 4th class; Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th class ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q553216#P166))

## Questions

**When was Valeriy Pustovoitenko born?**  
Valeriy Pustovoitenko was born on 23 February 1947 in Berezanka.

**What positions has Valeriy Pustovoitenko held?**  
Positions held by Valeriy Pustovoitenko include: People's Deputy of Ukraine (2002–2006); Transport Minister (2001–2002); Prime Minister of Ukraine (1997–1999); Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (1994–1997); Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (1993–1993).

**Where did Valeriy Pustovoitenko study?**  
Valeriy Pustovoitenko was educated at Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Valeriy Pustovoitenko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valeriy_Pustovoitenko) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q553216](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q553216) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Valerii Pustovoitenko cr.jpg by Vics77 (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Valerii_Pustovoitenko_cr.jpg)

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