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Raisa Bohatyriova
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Раїса Богатирьова
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Bohatyriova in 2013
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| Minister of Healthcare | |
| In office February 14, 2012 – February 24, 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Mykola Azarov |
| Preceded by | Oleksandr Anischenko |
| Succeeded by | Oleh Musiy |
| Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine | |
| In office February 14, 2012 – February 23, 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Mykola Azarov |
| Preceded by | Andriy Klyuyev |
| 11th Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council | |
| In office December 24, 2007 – February 14, 2012 |
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| President | Viktor Yushchenko Viktor Yanukovych |
| Preceded by | Ivan Pliusch |
| Succeeded by | Andriy Klyuyev |
| 6th Minister of Healthcare (Ukraine) | |
| In office January 1999 – January 2000 |
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| Prime Minister | Valeriy Pustovoitenko Viktor Yushchenko |
| Preceded by | Andriy Serdyuk |
| Succeeded by | Vitaliy Moskalenko |
| People's Deputy of Ukraine | |
| In office May 15, 1990 – May 12, 1994 July 6, 2000 – May 23, 2008 |
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Raisa Vasylivna Bohatyriova
January 6, 1953 Bakal, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russian SFSR (now Russia) |
| Political party | Communist Party of Soviet Union (1977–1991) Socialist Party of Ukraine (1991–2000) Christian Democratic Party of Ukraine (2000) Non-partisan (2000–2001) Party of Regions (2001–2008) |
| Spouse | Ihor Bohatyryov |
| Children | Ihor and Oleksandr (twins) |
| Alma mater | Luhansk Medical Institute (1975), Kharkiv Medical Institute (1977), Kyiv University (1996) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Jurisprudence, law, medicine, professor |
| Website | http://www.bogatyrova.org.ua |
Raisa Vasylivna Bohatyriova (Ukrainian: Раїса Василівна Богатирьова; born January 6, 1953) is a Ukrainian politician. She has held important roles like Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Health. She was also the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. In the past, Bohatyriova was a People's Deputy (a member of parliament) in the Verkhovna Rada. She represented different political groups, including the Communist Party, the Christian Democratic Party of Ukraine, and the Party of Regions.
In October 2014, Ukrainian authorities were looking for Bohatyriova. This was regarding claims of misusing government money. The Ukrainian government later stated that she had returned the funds. She came back to Ukraine on August 27, 2019.
According to the Ukrainian magazine Focus, Bohatyriova was one of the top 10 most influential women in Ukraine. This was true from 2005 to 2010. She was even named the second most influential woman in 2006–2008.
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About Raisa Bohatyriova's Life
Raisa Bohatyriova was born on January 6, 1953. Her birthplace was Bakal, a town in the Chelyabinsk Oblast. This area was part of the Russian SFSR, which is now Russia. She was born into a family of workers. Her parents were Vasyl Petrovych Laktionov and Hanna Markivna Laktionova. Raisa has two older sisters, Valentyna and Vira. On her website, she says her family comes from the village of Protopopivka. This village is in the Kharkiv Oblast of Ukraine. She also mentioned that her ancestors are from a region called Sloboda Ukraine.
Bohatyriova married her husband, Ihor Oleksandrovych, around 1975. He was a student at the Kharkiv Aviation Institute. Raisa Bohatyriova admires famous leaders like Margaret Thatcher. She also enjoys reading books by Winston Churchill and Anton Chekhov.
In 1971, Bohatyriova began her studies at the Luhansk Medical Institute. She graduated with honors from the Kharkiv Medical Institute in 1977. There, she earned a medical doctor qualification. In 1996, she graduated from Kyiv University. She specialized in law, becoming a lawyer, medical doctor, and professor. Her first big research project focused on improving ultrasound screening for pregnant women. Her second major research project looked at how inherited health issues affect families.
Early Career and Work Experience
Raisa Bohatyriova started her career in different fields before entering politics. She gained experience in both factory work and healthcare.
| 1970–1971 | Worked as a seamstress at a factory in Kramatorsk. |
| 1977–1979 | Completed an internship at City Hospital No. 2 in Gorlovka. |
| 1979–1980 | Worked as a doctor specializing in women's health and childbirth. This was at a medical department in Kramatorsk. |
| 1980–1990 | Continued as a women's health doctor at the Kramatorsk Central Municipal Hospital. She also led a trade union committee and was a deputy head doctor there. |
From 1997 to 2003, Bohatyriova served as the Secretary of the Supervisory Board. This board was part of the National Fund for Social Protection for Mothers and Children in Ukraine.
Political Journey
Raisa Bohatyriova was a member of the Communist Party of Soviet Union. She also helped create the Socialist Party of Ukraine. She was elected to the Verkhovna Rada, which is Ukraine's parliament. She started this role on May 15, 1990. She has said that her first time in parliament helped her learn more about the Ukrainian language.
In March 1994, she was not re-elected to parliament. However, she was appointed as a Deputy Minister of Health Security. She moved up in this position. On January 27, 1999, she became the Minister of Health. On January 12, 2000, she left this role when a new Prime Minister, Viktor Yushchenko, was appointed. A few months later, she became a science adviser to the President of Ukraine.
In July 2000, Bohatyriova was elected to parliament again. This time, she was a member of the Christian Democratic Party of Ukraine. She later joined the Regions of Ukraine group in March 2001. In April 2002, she was re-elected as a leader of the Party of Regions. She was re-elected again in April 2006 as a Party of Regions member. From July 2006 to February 2007, she was part of the Budget Committee in parliament.
In November 2007, Bohatyriova became a member of the Verkhovna Rada again. She was still with the Party of Regions. On December 24, 2007, the President of Ukraine appointed her to lead the Secretariat of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. This council deals with national safety. On January 28, 2008, the Party of Regions removed her from their party list.
On February 14, 2012, Bohatyriova left the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. She was then appointed Minister of Health. On February 24, 2014, after the "Maidan revolution," the parliament dismissed Bohatyriova from her position.
Awards and Special Honors
Raisa Bohatyriova has received several awards and titles for her work.
- Order of Princess Olga, III class (2002) – This is a high honor in Ukraine.
- An awardee of the State Prize of Ukraine in science and technology (1999) – This recognizes her contributions to science and technology.
- Honored Doctor of Ukraine (2001) – This title acknowledges her excellent work as a doctor.
- Honorary citizen of Donetsk Oblast (2007) – This means she is recognized for her contributions to the Donetsk region.
See also
- 2007 Ukrainian parliamentary election
- List of Ukrainian Parliament Members 2007
- National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
