When was Viktor Yanukovych born?

Viktor Yanukovych was born on 9 July 1950 in Yenakiieve.

What positions has Viktor Yanukovych held?

Positions held by Viktor Yanukovych include: Chairman of the Council of CIS Heads of State (2014–2014); President of Ukraine (2010–2014); substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2008–2013); People's Deputy of Ukraine (2007–2010); Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2006–2008).

Where did Viktor Yanukovych study?

Viktor Yanukovych was educated at Donetsk National Technical University, Ukrainian State University of Finance and International Trade.

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Viktor Yanukovych

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President of Ukraine from 2010 to 2014

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Viktor Fedorovych Yanukovych is a Ukrainian former politician who served as the fourth president of Ukraine from 2010 to 2014. He also served as the prime minister of Ukraine several times between 2002 and 2007 and was a member of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) from 2006 to 2010. Yanukovych was removed from the presidency during the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, which followed months of protests against him. Since then, he has lived in exile in Russia.

Quick facts

Born: 9 July 1950 wd
Place of birth: Yenakiieve wd
Citizenship: Soviet Union, Ukraine wd
Occupation: engineer, economist, politician, jurist, diplomat, lecturer wd
Political party: Party of Regions (2000–2014), Communist Party of Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic (1980–1991), Communist Party of the Soviet Union wd
Education: Donetsk National Technical University, Ukrainian State University of Finance and International Trade wd
Spouse: Lyudmila Yanukovych wd
Social media: Facebook wd

Positions held wd

Chairman of the Council of CIS Heads of State (1 January 2014 – 22 February 2014)
President of Ukraine (25 February 2010 – 22 February 2014)
substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (21 January 2008 – 20 January 2013)
People's Deputy of Ukraine (23 November 2007 – 19 February 2010)
Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2 October 2006 – 21 January 2008)
Prime Minister of Ukraine (4 August 2006 – 18 December 2007)
People's Deputy of Ukraine (25 May 2006 – 12 September 2006)
Prime Minister of Ukraine (28 December 2004 – 5 January 2005)
Prime Minister of Ukraine (21 November 2002 – 7 December 2004)
Governor of Donetsk Oblast (14 May 1997 – 21 November 2002)
Chairman of the Donetsk Oblast Council

Awards wd

Order of José Martí (2011)
Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots (2011)
Medal of Anania Shirakatsi (2004)
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Order of Ismoili Somoni
Silver Olympic Order (2007)
Order of the Republic of Serbia
Heydar Aliyev Order
Order of Zayed
Honorary Railwayman
Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 1st class
Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 1st class
Miner's Glory 1st class
Miner's Glory 2nd class
Miner's Glory 3rd class

Questions

When was Viktor Yanukovych born?: Viktor Yanukovych was born on 9 July 1950 in Yenakiieve.
What positions has Viktor Yanukovych held?: Positions held by Viktor Yanukovych include: Chairman of the Council of CIS Heads of State (2014–2014); President of Ukraine (2010–2014); substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2008–2013); People's Deputy of Ukraine (2007–2010); Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2006–2008).
Where did Viktor Yanukovych study?: Viktor Yanukovych was educated at Donetsk National Technical University, Ukrainian State University of Finance and International Trade.

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