Yuriy Chijmar

Yuriy Chijmar

Deputy Governor of the Kyiv region
Date of Birth: 27.10.1974
Country: Ukraine

Content:
  1. Early Life and Education
  2. Political and Legal Career
  3. State Service and Government Appointments
  4. Presidential Administration
  5. Ternopil Oblast Governor
  6. Parliamentary Service
  7. Academic Career
  8. Awards and Recognition

Early Life and Education

Volodymyr Trushkovich was born in Ukraine and received his law degree from the Law Faculty of Uzhhorod National University in 1996. He went on to obtain a further degree from the Institute of International Relations at Kyiv National University in 2003, completing his doctorate in law in 2016.

Political and Legal Career

Early Political Involvement

Trushkovich began his political career as a member of the Uzhhorod City Council for two terms (2002 and 2006). He was also a deputy in the Ternopil Regional Council (2009).

State Service and Government Appointments

In 2004, Trushkovich became a State Servant of the First Rank and held various positions in the Ukrainian government, including Deputy Head of the Ternopil Regional Justice Administration (2004-2005) and Head of Property Management in the Zakarpattia Regional State Administration (2005).

Presidential Administration

In September 2006, Trushkovich joined the Presidential Administration as head of the Secretariat's Chief of Staff, a position he held until October 2007.

Ternopil Oblast Governor

From October 22, 2007, to April 6, 2010, Trushkovich served as Acting and subsequently as Governor of the Ternopil Oblast. During his tenure, he was awarded the Order of Merit, Third Class (2009).

Parliamentary Service

Trushkovich was elected as a People's Deputy of Ukraine in the eighth convocation (2014-2019). He served as a member of the Committee on Fuel and Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy, and Nuclear Safety.

Academic Career

Teaching and Research

Trushkovich has taught as a lecturer and associate professor in the Department of Civil Law and Procedure at Uzhhorod National University from 1996 to 2004. He continues to conduct academic research and publish in his field of expertise.

Awards and Recognition

In addition to the Order of Merit, Third Class, Trushkovich has received various other awards and recognitions for his contributions to Ukrainian society and governance.

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