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Yuriy Boyko
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| Юрій Бойко Юрий Бойко |
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Boyko in 2018
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| Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine | |
| In office 24 December 2012 – 27 February 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Mykola Azarov |
| Preceded by | Borys Kolesnikov |
| Succeeded by | Volodymyr Kistion |
| Minister of Energy | |
| In office 11 March 2010 – 12 December 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Mykola Azarov |
| Preceded by | Yuriy Prodan |
| Succeeded by | Eduard Stavytsky |
| In office 4 August 2006 – 18 December 2007 |
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| Prime Minister | Viktor Yanukovych |
| Preceded by | Ivan Plachkov |
| Succeeded by | Eduard Stavytsky |
| People's Deputy of Ukraine | |
| Assumed office 27 November 2014 |
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| In office 23 November 2007 – 12 December 2012 |
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| Deputy Minister of Energy | |
| In office July 2003 – March 2005 |
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| Prime Minister | Viktor Yanukovych |
| Personal details | |
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Yuriy Anatoliyovych Boyko
9 October 1958 Horlivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | Platform for Life and Peace (since 2022) Opposition Platform — For Life (2018–2022) Opposition Bloc (2010–2018) Party of Regions (2006–2010) Republican Party of Ukraine (2005–2006) |
| Spouse | Vera |
| Children | 3 sons 3 daughters |
| Alma mater | East Ukraine University Russian University of Mendeleev |
| Occupation | Politician |
Yuriy Anatoliyovych Boyko (Ukrainian: Юрій Анатолійович Бойко, Russian: Ю́рий Анато́льевич Бо́йко; born 9 October 1958) is a Ukrainian politician. He has held important roles in the Ukrainian government. From 2012 to 2014, he was one of the Vice Prime Ministers of Ukraine. He also served as the Minister of Energy twice, from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2010 to 2012.
Besides these roles, Boyko has been a member of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine's parliament) since 2007. He ran for President in 2019, coming in fourth place. He was a leader of the Opposition Platform — For Life party, which became a main opposition party. After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, which he did not support, he changed some of his views and now supports Ukraine joining the European Union.
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Early Life and Education
Yuriy Boyko was born on 9 October 1958, in Horlivka, a city in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. He studied chemical engineering and graduated from the D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia in 1981. Later, in 2001, he earned another degree in engineering and economics from Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University.
Starting His Career
Boyko began his career in 1981 at a chemical plant called Zarya in Rubezhnoye. He worked his way up from a master to the Director General of the plant by 1999. After that, he became the Director General of JSC Lisichansknefteorgsintez, a refinery, from 1999 to 2001.
From August 2001 to February 2002, he was the chairman of the management board for JSC Ukrtatnafta, another refinery. In February 2002, Boyko was chosen to lead NAC Naftogaz-Ukraine, a major energy company, where he stayed until March 2005.
Becoming a Politician
Working with Prime Minister Yanukovych
From July 2003 to March 2005, Boyko served as the First Deputy Minister of Fuel and Energy. This was during the time Victor Yanukovych was the Prime Minister of Ukraine. In 2005, Boyko became the chairman of the Republican Party of Ukraine (RPU).
In 2006, his party joined an alliance for the parliamentary elections but did not get enough votes to enter parliament. On 4 August 2006, Prime Minister Yanukovych appointed Boyko as the Minister of Fuel and Energy. He held this position for over a year. He left this role on 18 December 2007 because he was elected as a member of parliament for the Party of Regions.
Working with Prime Minister Azarov
On 11 March 2010, Boyko was again appointed Minister of Fuel and Energy by Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. Later that year, on 9 December 2010, his role was updated. He was re-appointed as Minister of Energy and Coal Industry by President of Ukraine Yanukovych.
On 24 December 2012, Boyko received a promotion. He became a Vice Prime Minister, in charge of important areas like energy, natural resources, and industrial policy. In May 2013, the space sector was also added to his responsibilities.
After Being Vice Prime Minister
In 2014, Boyko was re-elected to parliament. This time, he led the election list for a new group called Opposition Bloc. In 2018, he joined with another party to form Opposition Platform — For Life. This group nominated him as their candidate for the 2019 Ukrainian presidential election.
In the 2019 election, Boyko finished fourth. A few months later, in the parliamentary election, his party, Opposition Platform — For Life, came in second place. This made them the main opposition party in Ukraine. After the 2022 Russian invasion, his party was banned. Boyko then formed a new group in parliament called Platform for Life and Peace. He has since supported Ukraine's government and its goal to join the European Union.
On 19 January 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Boyko's Ukrainian state awards.
How Popular Was He?
Before the parliamentary elections in June 2019, surveys showed that Yuriy Boyko was a popular choice for Prime Minister of Ukraine. He was ranked second among potential candidates.
Awards and Honors
Yuriy Boyko has received several awards for his work:
- On 22 August 2004, he was given the title Hero of Ukraine and the Order of the State. This was for his excellent service in developing Ukraine's energy sector.
- On 22 May 2003, he received the Order of Merit, Third Class. This was for his good work and help in the oil and gas industry in Ukraine.
- He also received the Order of Saint Seraphim of Sarov of the Second Class.
However, on 19 January 2025, his Ukrainian state awards were taken away by a decision from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
His Family and Hobbies
Yuriy Boyko is married to Vera. Together, they have six children: three sons and three daughters. In his free time, Boyko enjoys playing ice hockey and football. He also likes waterskiing and windsurfing.
See also
In Spanish: Yuriy Boyko para niños
