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Nikolay MelnikUkrainian politician
Date of Birth: 17.04.1943
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Political Career
- Unsuccessful Campaigns (1994, 1998)
- Return to Parliament (2002-2006)
- Lieutenant General
- Governor of Vinnytsia Oblast (1995-1996)
- Membership in Commissions and Organizations
- Honors and Recognition
- Personal Life
Early Life and Education
Born on April 17, 1943, in the village of Lipovka, Ukraine, the politician is a native of Vinnytsia Oblast. His educational background includes studies at the Uman Agricultural Institute, where he graduated in 1978 with a degree in agricultural science.
Political Career
First Term as a Member of Parliament (1990-1994)The politician's political journey began in 1990 when he was elected as a member of the Ukrainian Parliament for the first term, representing the 37th electoral district in Vinnytsia Oblast. During this period, he was affiliated with the "People's Council" and the "New Ukraine" faction.
Unsuccessful Campaigns (1994, 1998)
In 1994, he ran for re-election in the 61st electoral district but failed to secure a victory. Similarly, in 1998, he sought election in the 17th electoral district but placed third among the candidates.
Return to Parliament (2002-2006)
In 2002, he rejoined the Ukrainian Parliament as a member of the Socialist Party of Ukraine (SPU). He served on the Committee for Agrarian Policy and Land Relations, chairing the subcommittee on budget formation and investment policy.
Lieutenant General
In October 1994, the politician was appointed as Lieutenant General.Other Roles
Chairman of Vinnytsia Oblast Council (1994-1996)
From 1994 to 1996, he held the position of Chairman of the Vinnytsia Oblast Council of People's Deputies, overseeing local governance matters.
Governor of Vinnytsia Oblast (1995-1996)
Concurrent to his role as Chairman of the Oblast Council, he also served as the Governor of Vinnytsia Oblast from 1995 to 1996.
Membership in Commissions and Organizations
The politician has held membership in various commissions, including the Commission on Agrarian and Land Reform under the President of Ukraine and the Budget Commission of the Vinnytsia Oblast Council. He also served on the SPU's Political Council and was the secretary of the Vinnytsia Regional Committee of the SPU.
Honors and Recognition
The politician has been recognized for his contributions with awards such as the Order of Lenin, the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, and the Order "Badge of Honor."
Personal Life
He is married to Nina Pavlovna, the director of a sausage factory, and they have two daughters: Svetlana, who is the director of "Lipovka," and Ekaterina, a candidate of historical sciences and a university lecturer.
