Yuriy Boyko facts for kids
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Hero of Ukraine
Yuriy Boyko
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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 |
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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 (born 9 October 1958) is a Ukrainian politician. He served as a Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2012 to 2014. He was also the Minister of Energy from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2010 to 2012. Since 2007, he has been a member of the Verkhovna Rada, which is Ukraine's parliament.
In 2004, Boyko was given the title Hero of Ukraine. He was known for wanting Ukraine to have closer ties with Russia. He was a main leader of the Opposition Platform — For Life party, which is now not allowed. After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, which he did not support, he changed some of his views. He now supports Ukraine joining the European Union. He currently leads a new group called Platform for Life and Peace.
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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.
Career Before Politics
From 1981 to 1999, Boyko worked at a chemical plant called Zarya in Rubizhne. He started as a master and worked his way up to become the Director General. After that, he was the Director General of JSC Lisichansknefteorgsintez (Lysychansk refinery) from 1999 to 2001. From August 2001 to February 2002, he was the chairman of the management board for JSC Ukrtatnafta (Kremenchuk refinery).
In February 2002, Boyko became the chairman of NAC Naftogaz-Ukraine, a large energy company. He led this company until March 2005.
Political Career
Serving in Government
From July 2003 to March 2005, Boyko was the First Deputy Minister of Fuel and Energy of Ukraine. This was during the time Victor Yanukovych was Prime Minister.
In 2005, Boyko became the chairman of the Republican Party of Ukraine (RPU). In the 2006 Ukrainian parliamentary election, his party joined an alliance 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 job for over a year. On 18 December 2007, he left this role because of upcoming parliamentary elections. He successfully ran and became a member of parliament with the Party of Regions.
Roles Under Mykola Azarov
On 11 March 2010, Boyko was again appointed Minister of Fuel and Energy of Ukraine by Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. Later, on 9 December 2010, he was re-appointed as Minister of Energy and Coal Industry. This change happened because the government reorganized its ministries.
On 24 December 2012, Boyko was promoted to a Vice Prime Minister. In this role, he was in charge of areas like ecology, natural resources, energy, and industrial policy. In May 2013, the space sector was also added to his responsibilities.
After Being Vice Prime Minister
In March 2014, the Party of Regions decided to support another candidate for president. On 7 April 2014, Boyko was removed from the party. He then started his own presidential campaign for the 2014 Ukrainian presidential election, but he received less than one percent of the votes.
In the 2014 Ukrainian parliamentary election, he was elected to parliament again. This time, he led the list for the Opposition Bloc party.
On 9 November 2018, Boyko and the party For life agreed to work together. They formed a group called Opposition Platform — For life for the 2019 Ukrainian presidential election and the 2019 Ukrainian parliamentary election. Boyko was chosen as their candidate for president. He was later removed from the Opposition Bloc group because of this agreement.
In the 2019 presidential election, Boyko came in fourth place with 11.67% of the votes. He did not make it to the second round of voting. A few months later, in the 2019 Ukrainian parliamentary election, his Opposition Platform — For Life party came in second place. This made it the main opposition party in Ukraine.
After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, his party was banned by the government. Even though his party had been seen as pro-Russian, they were against the invasion itself. Following the ban, Boyko changed some of his views that were seen as pro-Russian. He then formed a new group in parliament called Platform for Life and Peace. This group now supports the current government, led by the Servant of the People party.
In December 2024, Boyko faced criticism for a video he posted online. He later apologized and called Russian president Vladimir Putin a war criminal. On 19 January 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree that blocked Boyko's assets in Ukraine and took away his Ukrainian state awards.
Awards
- 22 August 2004: He received the title Hero of Ukraine and the Order of the State. This was for his important work in developing Ukraine's energy sector.
- 22 May 2003: He received the Order of Merit, III class. This was for his good work and contributions to the oil and gas industry in Ukraine.
- He also received the Order of Saint Seraphim of Sarov of the II class.
As mentioned, his Ukrainian state awards were taken away on 19 January 2025.
Personal Life
Yuriy Boyko is married to Vera. They have six children together: 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
