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Andriy Sadovyi
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Андрій Садовий
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Sadovyi in 2010
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| Mayor of Lviv | |
| Assumed office 26 March 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Zinoviy Siryk (acting) |
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| Born | 19 August 1968 Lvov, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | Self Reliance (since 2013) |
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Independent (2010—2013) Our Ukraine (2006—2010) |
| Spouse | Kateryna Kit-Sadova |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Lviv Polytechnic Academy of State Governance |
Andriy Sadovyi is a Ukrainian politician and businessman. He has been the mayor of Lviv, a major city in western Ukraine, since 2006. He was also the leader of the Self Reliance political party for some time.
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Early Life and Education
Andriy Sadovyi was born in Lviv on August 19, 1968. He studied at the Lviv Technical School of Radioelectronics and finished in 1987. After that, he served in the Soviet Army from 1987 to 1989.
He continued his education at Lviv Polytechnic, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering in 1995. He then became an economist specializing in finance in 1997. In 1999, he received a master's degree in public administration from the National Academy for Public Administration under the President of Ukraine.
Early Career and Public Service
Andriy Sadovyi started his career in 1989. He worked as an adjuster of radio-electronic devices. From 1992 to 1995, he was a deputy director at a fund that helped young people.
He later became the head of several organizations. These included a joint-stock company called Pivden'zakhidelectromerezhbud from 1997 to 2005. He also led the Lviv District Development Fund. From 2002 to 2003, he directed the Lviv Development Institute. This institute published a journal called Misto. Since 2002, he has also led the board of the Radio&TV company TRK Lux. In 2005, he became the head of a social organization named Self Reliance.
Mayor of Lviv: Key Achievements
Andriy Sadovyi was first elected as the mayor of Lviv on March 26, 2006. He was re-elected for a second term on October 31, 2010. He was a member of the Our Ukraine party until 2010. In the 2010 local elections, he ran as a candidate from the Republican Christian Party.
In October 2012, Sadovyi suggested creating a new political party. This party, called Self Reliance, was officially registered in December 2012. The party's name comes from old societies in Galicia that helped people.
Improving City Services
In the summer of 2016, Lviv faced a challenge with its main landfill. It had to close after a fire. This led to difficulties in managing the city's garbage. The issue was later handled by the Lviv Regional State Administration for two years.
In November 2016, Mayor Sadovyi launched a new tram route. This route connected the central part of Lviv with the Sykhiv district. This helped improve public transportation for many residents.
Supporting Veterans and Orphans
On October 17, 2016, a special center was opened in Lviv. This center provides services to military veterans. The Lviv City Council, led by Sadovyi, also decided to give financial help to veterans. They planned to allocate money for material assistance to those who participated in anti-terrorist operations. This included helping soldiers with money and land. They also aimed to provide housing for families of war victims and orphans.
In March 2019, a dormitory for orphans was opened in Lviv. This dormitory offers not only a place to live but also legal and psychological support for children.
Recent Elections and International Visits
Andriy Sadovyi ran for president in the 2019 Ukrainian presidential election. He withdrew his candidacy in March 2019 to support another candidate.
In August 2020, he announced he would run for mayor of Lviv again. He was re-elected in the second round of the Lviv mayoral election on November 22, 2020. He won with 62.25% of the votes.
In December 2024, Sadovyi made history by becoming the first Ukrainian mayor to visit Taiwan. During his visit, he thanked the Taiwanese government for their donation. This money was for renovating a rehabilitation center in Lviv.
Personal Life
Andriy Sadovyi is married to Kateryna Kit-Sadova. They have five sons: Ivan, Tadey, Mykhailo, Yosyp, and Anthony. His wife owns shares in several television and radio broadcasters, including Channel 24.
Sadovyi has been involved in social activities since 1997. He founded and leads the Lviv Development Institute. He has also been part of other organizations focused on culture and international cooperation.
See Also
- List of mayors of Lviv
