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Andrey ParubiyUkrainian statesman and political figure
Date of Birth: 31.01.1971
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Ukrainian Politician and Statesman
- Early Life and Career:
- Political Activism:
- Parliamentary Service:
- Euromaidan Revolution:
- Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council:
- Other Notable Positions:
- Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (April 2016 - May 2019)
- Personal Life:
- Recognition and Awards:
Ukrainian Politician and Statesman
Introduction:Andriy Parubiy, a prominent Ukrainian politician and statesman, has held influential positions shaping the nation's political landscape. A former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, and leader of the Samooborona Maidan self-defense force, Parubiy played a pivotal role in the Euromaidan Revolution and the subsequent political turmoil in Ukraine.
Early Life and Career:
Born on January 31, 1971, in Chervonohrad, Lviv Oblast, Parubiy graduated from the history department of Lviv University in 1994. While still a student, he participated in the patriotic youth organization "Spadshchyna" (Heritage), advocating for the restoration of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) graves and the preservation of Ukrainian identity.
In 1990, Parubiy was elected as a deputy to the Lviv Regional Council, where he served on the Youth and Sports Committee. A year later, he co-founded the Social-National Party of Ukraine (SNPU), which later became the All-Ukrainian Union "Svoboda."
Political Activism:
Parubiy was an active participant in the Orange Revolution of 2004-2005, serving as the commandant of the Ukrainian House in Kyiv during the protests. In 2005, he founded the "People's Union 'Ukrainians!'" party, which was later reorganized as the "Ukrainian House" civic organization.
Parliamentary Service:
Elected as a member of the Verkhovna Rada in 2007, Parubiy served as the head of the Subcommittee on External Relations Control of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. During his tenure, he was a member of the political council of the "Our Ukraine" party led by former President Viktor Yushchenko.
Euromaidan Revolution:
From November 2013 to February 2014, Parubiy coordinated the daily operations of the Euromaidan Revolution in Kyiv. He acted as the de facto commandant of the protest camp and led the self-defense forces, Samooborona Maidan.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council:
On February 27, 2014, Parubiy was appointed as the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. As such, he played a crucial role in the establishment of the National Guard of Ukraine, which incorporated units from Samooborona Maidan and the Right Sector.
Other Notable Positions:
First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (December 2014 - April 2016)
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (April 2016 - May 2019)
Controversies and Incidents:Parubiy's political career has been marked by controversies, particularly his alleged involvement in the 2014 Kyiv sniper shootings. He has also been criticized for his statements comparing Adolf Hitler to proponents of referendums and for his alleged anti-Semitic remarks.
Personal Life:
Parubiy is married to Ulyana Parubiy, and they have a daughter named Yarına. His father, Vladimir Parubiy, served as the former Deputy Chairman of the Lviv Regional Council.
Recognition and Awards:
Parubiy holds several awards and honors, including:Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Fifth Class (2009)
Order of Merit, Third Class (2006)
Honorary Citizen of the City of Chervonohrad
Award Weapon - Fort-17-05 Pistol (2014)
Cross of Saint Andrew the First-Called (Constantinople Orthodox Church, 2019)
