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Volodymyr Groysman
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| Володимир Гройсман | |
Groysman in 2019
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| 16th Prime Minister of Ukraine | |
| In office 14 April 2016 – 29 August 2019 |
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| President | Petro Poroshenko Volodymyr Zelenskyy |
| Deputy | Stepan Kubiv |
| Preceded by | Arseniy Yatsenyuk |
| Succeeded by | Oleksiy Honcharuk |
| Acting 25 July 2014 – 31 July 2014 |
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| President | Petro Poroshenko |
| Preceded by | Arseniy Yatsenyuk |
| Succeeded by | Arseniy Yatsenyuk |
| Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada | |
| In office 27 November 2014 – 14 April 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Oleksandr Turchynov |
| Succeeded by | Andriy Parubiy |
| Minister of Regional Development, Construction and Communal Living | |
| In office 27 February 2014 – 27 November 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Arseniy Yatsenyuk |
| Preceded by | Hennadiy Temnyk |
| Succeeded by | Hennadiy Zubko |
| Mayor of Vinnytsia | |
| In office 28 March 2006 – 27 February 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Oleksandr Dombrovskyi |
| Succeeded by | Serhiy Morhunov |
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| Born | 20 January 1978 Vinnytsia, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Alma mater | Interregional Academy of Personnel Management National Academy for Public Administration |
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Volodymyr Borysovych Groysman (Ukrainian: Володимир Борисович Гройсман; born 20 January 1978) is a Ukrainian leader and businessman. He has held several important roles in Ukraine's government.
He served as the 16th Prime Minister of Ukraine from April 2016 to August 2019. Before that, he was the mayor of Vinnytsia from 2006 to 2014. He also worked as the Vice-President of the Association of Ukrainian Cities. In 2014, he became the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Regional Development. He was also the 12th Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine's parliament) from 2014 to 2016.
Early Life and Education
Volodymyr Groysman finished Vinnytsia Secondary School No. 35 in 1994. He started working at a young age.
At 14, he became a mechanic at "Shkolyar" in 1992. After school, he worked as a commercial director for "OKO" and later for the "Yunist" market in Vinnytsia.
He studied law at the Vinnytsia Institute of Regional Economy and Management. In 2003, he earned a law degree from the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management. Later, in 2010, he got a master’s degree in Public Development Management from the National Academy for Public Administration of the President of Ukraine.
Political Career
Mayor of Vinnytsia
In 2002, at 24, Groysman became the youngest member of the Vinnytsia City Council. In 2005, he was chosen as the Secretary of the City Council and acting mayor. He then won the mayoral election in March 2006.
In 2010, he was re-elected mayor with strong support, getting 77.8% of the votes.
As mayor, Groysman worked to improve the city.
- He improved street lighting to save energy.
- He started fixing main and smaller roads.
- He organized street vendors to clear sidewalks.
City Improvements
Vinnytsia worked with Zurich, Switzerland, starting in 2006. From 2007 to 2011, Vinnytsia received 116 used trams from Zurich. These trams were repaired and even got free Wi-Fi. In 2012, he changed the city's transport system, reducing the number of minibuses. The city bought new buses and trolleybuses, and a tram line was completed.
The city also used its own money for development. They installed water and sewage systems and repaired roads in neighborhoods.
During his time as mayor, Vinnytsia created the first "Transparent Office." This office helped people get administrative services easily. This system later became a model for other cities in Ukraine. The central bridge in Vinnytsia was also repaired.
From 2007 to 2013, Groysman brought in over 736 million UAH in outside investments. Vinnytsia was recognized as the best regional city to live in Ukraine during his leadership.
The city also opened new health centers and reconstructed the riverside. A fountain was opened in Central Park.
Deputy Prime Minister
On February 27, 2014, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk invited Groysman to become Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine. He also became the Minister of Regional Development, Construction, and Communal Services.
His main job was to lead the decentralization reform. This reform started on April 1, 2014, and gave more power to local governments.
He also helped reform government control agencies. In 2014, he led efforts to investigate the MH17 plane crash. He also helped people who had to leave their homes due to the conflict in Donbas. He worked with international groups to rebuild the Donbas region.
Speaker of Parliament
Groysman was elected to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine's parliament). On November 27, 2014, he became the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada. He also joined the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
He started a plan to support new laws, setting goals for parliament members. This plan aimed to guide reforms and set deadlines for new laws.
In July 2015, Groysman began a reform of the parliament itself. He signed an agreement with the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz. This led to a plan for reforming the Ukrainian parliament.
A roadmap for improving the parliament was approved in 2016. Although the reform faced challenges, it continued to encourage dialogue among political parties.
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First Actions as Prime Minister
On April 14, 2016, Groysman became the Prime Minister of Ukraine. He received support from many members of parliament.
At first, some thought he was too close to President Petro Poroshenko. However, over time, he started to act more independently and even criticized Poroshenko.
As Prime Minister, he focused on several key areas:
- Continuing the decentralization reform.
- Improving healthcare.
- Developing infrastructure and transport.
The government set a single gas price for homes and businesses. This aimed to create market prices for gas and help Ukraine become energy independent.
In his first 100 days, the economy became more stable. A major goal was to fix roads, with much more money planned for repairs. Groysman met with many international leaders, including Donald Tusk and Angela Merkel.
Local budgets also grew significantly, giving local communities more money to decide how to spend. By 2017, more money was set aside for decentralization reforms.
Groysman believed that judicial reform was key to fighting corruption. In December 2016, his government approved a healthcare reform plan and announced pay raises for healthcare workers.
The 2017 State Budget was approved, focusing on people's needs. It included money for road repairs, agriculture, and salary increases for teachers and doctors. It also supported decentralization. The budget aimed for economic growth and a higher minimum wage.
Reforms and Progress (2017-2019)
In early 2017, many roads were repaired. Government reforms allowed for competitive selection of leaders for regional and district administrations. Electronic services were also introduced for various government processes.
On March 13, 2017, Groysman was the first Ukrainian politician to talk with Elon Musk on Twitter. He later sent an official letter to Musk about energy infrastructure.
On April 1, 2017, the "Affordable Medicines" program started. This program made many medications free or low-cost, especially for heart disease, diabetes, and asthma.
On his first anniversary as Prime Minister, Groysman listed his priorities: economic growth, stronger defense, decentralization, energy independence, and reforms in healthcare, pensions, land, and education.
His government's 2020 action plan focused on:
- Economic growth.
- Good governance.
- Human development.
- Rule of law and fighting corruption.
- Security and protection.
During his two years in office, the average wage increased. Ukraine also saw real economic growth.
In October 2017, a pension reform law was passed, increasing pensions for millions of people. This law changed how pensions were calculated and how many years of work were needed to retire.
In 2018, the government improved Ukraine's economy. The country's gross domestic product grew by 3.2%. Prices and the national currency remained stable. Foreign reserves reached their highest level in five years.
Financial decentralization continued, giving local communities more control over their money. This allowed them to decide on road repairs, building schools and hospitals, and other local improvements.
Passenger traffic at Ukrainian airports grew significantly due to visa-free access to the EU and more low-cost airlines.
The government also focused on energy saving. A State Energy Efficiency Fund was created to help reduce energy use.
Road and infrastructure construction sped up. Over 3,800 km of roads were built in one year, the most in 14 years.
Electronic land auctions were introduced, making land leasing more open and competitive. This helped communities earn more from their land.
A major medical reform began with the National Health Service of Ukraine. This service pays hospitals for the medical care they provide. This led to higher salaries for doctors and nurses.
Starting September 1, 2018, Ukrainian families received a "baby package" with essential items for newborns. The government also passed a law to fight bullying in schools.
In 2019, the government reorganized the State Fiscal Service to improve tax collection. Access to subsoil resources was also improved through electronic auctions.
Another program, "Municipal Nanny," started in 2019, helping families pay for nannies. In March 2019, pensions were automatically increased for many people.
The Groysman government also reduced many rules for businesses, making it easier to operate.
In May 2019, he announced he would lead his own political party, "Ukrainian Strategy," in the parliamentary elections.
On May 20, 2019, the new President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, asked the government to resign. Groysman announced his intention to resign, but parliament did not accept it.
His party, "Ukrainian Strategy of Groysman," did not get enough votes in the 2019 parliamentary elections to enter parliament.
Public Opinion
In 2016, Groysman was ranked second in the Politician of the Year rating. By May 2019, he was among the top choices for prime minister.
Many experts believed that the country's situation improved during Groysman’s time as prime minister. In July 2019, about 30% of Ukrainians approved of his work as prime minister.
Relationship with Poroshenko
There were reports of disagreements between Groysman and President Poroshenko. These differences became more public over time.
Groysman supported Poroshenko in the 2019 presidential elections. However, before the parliamentary elections, he chose not to lead Poroshenko's party. He said they had "moral and value disagreements" and different ideas about economic development.
Groysman stated that Poroshenko, despite public support, sometimes opposed government reforms. These included decentralization, privatization, and healthcare reforms. Poroshenko said he understood Groysman's decision to run with a separate team.
Continued Work in Vinnytsia
Since 2014, Groysman has focused on national politics but also supported projects in Vinnytsia. He helped start the "Stop-Virus" fund to fight the coronavirus.
Serhiy Morgunov, who took over as mayor of Vinnytsia after Groysman, has kept Vinnytsia as one of the most comfortable cities in Ukraine.
In the 2020 local elections, "Groysman's Ukrainian Strategy" party won many seats in the Vinnytsia City Council and the Vinnytsia Oblast Council. Morgunov was re-elected mayor with a large majority.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Groysman and his party paused political activities. He focused on helping the military and supporting children of soldiers and displaced people.
Volodymyr Groysman also attends international meetings and conferences to discuss Ukraine's future.
Awards
- 2011:
Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, for helping Polish-Ukrainian cooperation. - 2012:
, for his important work in Ukraine's development. - 2008:
of 3rd degree, for his contribution to Ukraine's laws and hard work.
Family
Volodymyr Groysman is married to Olena. They have three children: two daughters, Kristina and Yulia, and a son, David. His father, Borys Groysman, was an entrepreneur and served as a deputy in the Vinnytsia City Council for several terms. His mother, Zhanna, was a teacher.
See also
In Spanish: Volodímir Groisman para niños
- First Yatsenyuk government
- Second Government of Arseniy Yatsenyuk
- Government of Volodymyr Groysman
- List of mayors of Vinnytsia
