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{{Short description|Ukrainian politician (1933–2021)}}
 
{{Family name hatnote|Leonidovych|Zvyahilsky|lang=Eastern Slavic}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Yukhym Zvyahilsky
| native_name = {{Nobold|{{Lang|uk|Юхим Звягільський}}}}
| image = Yukhym Zvyahilsky 2013.jpg
| caption = Zvyahilsky in 2013
| president =
| office = Member of the [[Verkhovna Rada]]
| term_start = 1990
| term_end = 2019
| primeminister1= [[Leonid Kuchma]]
| predecessor1 = [[Ihor Yukhnovskyi]]
| successor1 = [[Viktor Pynzenyk]]
| order1 = 4th
| office1 = First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine
| term_start1 = 11 June 1993
| term_end1 = 4 July 1994
| office2 = [[List of Prime Ministers of Ukraine|Prime Minister of Ukraine]]<br />{{Small|Acting}}
| president2 = [[Leonid Kravchuk]]
| term_start2 = 22 September 1993
| term_end2 = 16 June 1994
| predecessor2 = [[Leonid Kuchma]]
| successor2 = [[Vitaliy Masol]]
 
{{Infobox officeholder
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1933|02|20}}
| name = Yukhym Zvyahilsky
| birth_place = [[Donetsk|Stalino]], [[Ukrainian SSR]], [[Soviet Union]]
| native_name = {{Nobold|Юхим Звягільський}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2021|11|6|1933|02|20|df=yes}}
| native_name_lang = uk
| death_place = [[Kyiv]], [[Ukraine]]
| image = Yukhym Zvyahilsky 2013.jpg
| resting_place = [[Baikove Cemetery]]
| caption = Zvyahilsky in 2013
| party = [[Communist Party of the USSR]] (1950s–1991)<br />[[Party of Regions]] (2000–2021)
| office = [[People's Deputy of Ukraine]]
| alma_mater = [[Donetsk National Technical University|Donetsk Industrial Institute]] (1956)
| spouseterm_start = Lyudmyla15 (bornMay 1931)1990
| childrenterm_end = 129 August 2019
| religionpredecessor = ''Position established''
| successor = [[Musa Mahomedov]]
| nationality =
| primeminister1 = [[Leonid Kuchma]]
| predecessor1 = [[Ihor Yukhnovskyi]]
| successor1 = [[Viktor Pynzenyk]]
| order1 = 4th
| office1 = First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine
| term_start1 = 11 June 1993
| term_end1 = 4 July 1994
| office2 = Acting [[Prime Minister of Ukraine]]
| president2 = [[Leonid Kravchuk]]
| term_start2 = 22 September 1993
| term_end2 = 16 June 1994
| predecessor2 = [[Leonid Kuchma]]
| successor2 = [[Vitaliy Masol]]
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1933|02|20}}
| birth_place = [[Donetsk|Stalino]], [[Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic|Ukrainian SSR]], [[Soviet Union]] (now Donetsk, Ukraine)
| death_date = {{death date and age|2021|11|6|1933|02|20|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Kyiv]], [[Ukraine]]
| resting_place = [[Baikove Cemetery]]
| party = [[Communist Party of the USSR]] (1950s–1991)<br />[[Party of Regions]] (2000–2021)
| alma_mater = [[Donetsk National Technical University|Donetsk Industrial Institute]] (1956)
| spouse = Lyudmyla (born 1931)
| children = 1
| religion =
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'''Yukhym Leonidovych Zvyahilsky''' ({{lang-uk|Юхим Леонідович Звягільський}}, {{lang-ru|Ефим Леонидович Звягильский}}; 20 February 1933 – 6 November 2021) was a Ukrainian politician.
 
'''Yukhym Leonidovych Zvyahilsky''' ({{lang-uk|Юхим Леонідович Звягільський}}, {{lang-ru|link=no|Efim Zvyagilsky}}; 20 February 1933 – 6 November 2021) was a Ukrainian politician. He is the only member of [[Verkhovna Rada]] who was elected to parliament in eight elections (from [[1990 Ukrainian parliamentarySupreme Soviet election|1990]] until Zvyahilsky did not participate in the [[2019 Ukrainian parliamentary election]]).<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://lb.ua/news/2019/07/23/432929_pervoe_zasedanie_novoy_radi_otkroet.html|title=Перше засідання нової Ради відкриє 78-річний нардеп від ОПЗЖ Іоффе|website=LB.ua|date=23 July 2019 }}</ref>
 
In 1993 and 1994, Zvyahilsky served as the [[First ViceDeputy Prime Minister of Ukraine|First Vice- Prime Minister]] and acting [[Prime Minister of Ukraine|Prime Minister]].<ref name="pravda.com.ua">{{in lang|uk}} [https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2021/11/6/7313075/ People's Deputy of many convocations Yuhym Zviahilskyi died], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (6 November 2021).</ref>
 
==Biography==
Zvyahilsky was born the son of a [[Jews|Jewish]]<ref>[https://zn.ua/politcs_archive/efim_zvyagilskiy_umirat_ya_budu_doma,_v_donetske,_kak_by_mne_ne_staralis_pomeshat.html Ефим Звягильский: «УМИРАТЬ Я БУДУ ДОМА, В ДОНЕЦКЕ, КАК БЫ МНЕ НЕ СТАРАЛИСЬ ПОМЕШАТЬ»]</ref><ref>[http://w1.c1.rada.gov.ua/pls/radan_gs09/d_ank_arh?kod=10802 Офіційний портал Верховної Ради України]</ref> civil servant in [[Donetsk|Stalino]] on 20 February, 1933. In 1956, he graduated from the Donetsk Industrial Institute as a mining engineer. After graduating, Zvyahilsky worked at the mine #13 of the Soviet [[trust company]] "Kuibyshevugol" (Kuibyshev Coal) as a chief assistant, later as a chief of a [[coal]] precinct, chief engineer, and director. In 1972, he wrote a thesis, "Observation of regional technological schemes of mining fields in the development of thin inclined layers (in reference to the Donetsk-Makiivka region of [[Donbas|Donetsk basin]])" ([[Moscow State Mining University|Moscow Mining Institute]]), earning him the academical title of a [[Candidate of Sciences|candidate of sciences]]. Later Zvyahilsky defended his doctorate on the subject "Geomechanical foundations of landslides of the earth surface above mines, which can be eliminated" (Institute of geotechnical mechanics of the [[National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine]]). Coincidentally, in the early 1990s, Ukraine suffered from the miners' strikes that led to the [[1994 Ukrainian presidential election|early presidential elections in 1994]].
 
From 1970 to 1979, Zvyahilsky worked at the Kuibyshev Mine Corporation of the Industrial Union "Donetskugol" (Donetsk Coal). In 1975, he was appointed a director of the company. From 1979 through 1992, Zvyahilsky was a director of the [[Zasyadko coal mine]] of the Industrial Union "Donetskugol". The mine, which is known for its chronic accidents, became particularly famous in 2007 for the most deadly [[2007 Zasyadko mine disaster|disaster]] in the mining history of Ukraine.
 
In March 1990, as a member of the [[Communist Party of the Soviet Union]], Zvyahilsky was elected to the [[Verkhovna Rada|Parliament of Ukraine]] from the 112th electoral district. In November 1992, he was appointed the chairman of the city council and executive committee chairman. In June 1993, Zvyahilsky was appointed to the Kuchma's Cabinet as the [[First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine|First Vice-Prime Minister]]. Being the First Vice-Prime Minister in the Cabinet of Kuchma, he served as an acting-Prime Minister from 22 September 1993 after [[Leonid Kuchma]] was elected the [[President of Ukraine]]. Zvyahilsky was the longest-serving Prime Minister without being officially appointed to the role. Zvyahilsky kept the appointment until [[Vitaliy Masol]] was confirmed as the [[Prime Minister of Ukraine]] in June 1994.
 
[[File:НДУ 1 Звягільський Юхим Леонідович.jpg|thumb|right|Zhyahilsky as a Member of the 1st Verkhovna Rada]]
In March 1994, now as an independent, Zvyahilsky was elected to the parliament from the 110th electoral district. In 1994, Zviahilskyi, being perceived affiliated with [[Leonid Kravchuk]], was accused of having stolen some $20 million by Ukrainian President Kuchma during his term as acting Prime Minister and he fled to [[Israel]] in fear of his life.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FefoltD5mWkC&q=%22Yevhen+Shcherban%22&pg=PA382|title=Big business and economic development : conglomerates and economic groups in developing countries and transition economies under globalisation|date=2007|publisher=Routledge|others=A. E. Fernández Jilberto, Barbara Hogenboom|isbn=978-0-203-96228-2|location=London|pages=82–381|oclc=86175822}}</ref><ref name=part1/> After some time Zviahilskyi returned to Ukraine in March 1997 and as a current member of [[Verkhovna Rada]] missed most of the sessions of the parliament.<ref name=part1>[http://www.ukrweekly.com/old/archive/2003/020304.shtml The clan from Donetsk PART I], [[The Ukrainian Weekly]] (12 January 2003)</ref>
 
In March 1994, now as an independent, Zvyahilsky was elected to the parliament from the 110th electoral district. In 1994, Zviahilskyi, being perceived as affiliated with [[Leonid Kravchuk]], was accused of having stolen some $20 million by Ukrainian President Kuchma during his term as acting Prime Minister, and he fled to [[Israel]] in fear for his life.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FefoltD5mWkC&q=%22Yevhen+Shcherban%22&pg=PA382|title=Big business and economic development: conglomerates and economic groups in developing countries and transition economies under globalisation|date=2007|publisher=Routledge |editor1=A. E. Fernández Jilberto |editor2=Barbara Hogenboom|isbn=978-0-203-96228-2|location=London|pages=82–381|oclc=86175822}}</ref><ref name=part1/> Zvyagilsky was also accused of transporting $300 million in illegal cash to Israel in 1994 with the help of the Israeli special service [[Nativ (Liaison Bureau)|Nativ]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141129145623/http://cripo.com.ua/?sect_id=3&aid=1144 Агенты-казнокрады]</ref> After some time Zviahilskyi returned to Ukraine in March 1997 and as a sitting member of [[Verkhovna Rada]] missed most of the sessions of the parliament.<ref name=part1>[http://www.ukrweekly.com/old/archive/2003/020304.shtml The clan from Donetsk PART I] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213072117/http://www.ukrweekly.com/old/archive/2003/020304.shtml |date=13 February 2013 }}, [[The Ukrainian Weekly]] (12 January 2003)</ref>
In 1998, Zvyahilsky once again as an independent was elected now from the 43rd electoral district. In 2002, he was again elected to the parliament as a member of the [[Party of Regions]]. Zvyahilsky became a member of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament), representing the ruling Party of Regions, and owner of the Zasyadko coal mine in [[Donetsk]]. Being a member of Parliament, he had immunity from prosecution.<ref name=part1/> In the 2012 parliamentary elections elected for Party of Regions in single-mandate majoritarian election district number 45 with 72.59% of the votes.<ref>[http://www.cvk.gov.ua/pls/vnd2012/WP040?PT001F01=900&pf7331=45 Одномандатний виборчий округ №&nbsp;45 (Донецька область)]</ref>
 
In 1998, Zvyahilsky, once again as an independent, was elected now from the 43rd electoral district. In 2002, he was again elected to the parliament as a member of the [[Party of Regions]]. Zvyahilsky became a member of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament), representing the ruling Party of Regions, and owner of the Zasyadko coal mine in [[Donetsk]]. Being a member of Parliament, he had immunity from prosecution.<ref name=part1/> In the 2012 parliamentary elections elected for the Party of Regions in a single-mandate majoritarian election district number 45 with 72.59% of the votes.<ref>[http://www.cvk.gov.ua/pls/vnd2012/WP040?PT001F01=900&pf7331=45 Одномандатний виборчий округ №&nbsp;45 (Донецька область)]</ref>
In the [[2014 Ukrainian parliamentary election|2014 parliamentary election]], Zvyahilsky was re-elected into parliament again as an independent candidate in single-member districts number 45 situated in the [[Kyiv Raion (Donetsk)|Kyiv Raion]] of Donetsk; this time with 72.73% of the votes.<ref>{{in lang|uk}} [http://vibori2014.rbc.ua/ukr/okrug/donetskaya-oblast/odnomandatny-45 Candidates and winners for the seat of the constituency 45 in the 2014 Ukrainian parliamentary election] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210082708/http://vibori2014.rbc.ua/ukr/okrug/donetskaya-oblast/odnomandatny-45 |date=10 December 2014 }}, [[RBK Ukraine]]</ref> In his constituency only a handful of polling stations were open due to the [[War in Donbas]]; this led to Zvyahilsky winning a seat with only 1,450 votes.<ref name=UWvotasb>[http://ukrainianweek.com/Politics/123516 Starting a New Life, Voting as Before], [[The Ukrainian Week]] (11 November 2014)</ref><ref>[https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304811904579583413180447156 Poroshenko Declares Victory in Ukraine Presidential Election], [[The Wall Street Journal]] (25 May 2014)<br />[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/23/russia-ukraine-vote-vladimir-putin-president Russia will recognise outcome of Ukraine poll, says Vladimir Putin], ''[[The Guardian]]'' (23 May 2014)</ref> In parliament he joined the faction of [[Opposition Bloc]].<ref>{{in lang|uk}} [http://w1.c1.rada.gov.ua/pls/site2/p_deputat?d_id=833 National deputies of Ukraine: Yukhym Zvyahilsky], [[Verkhovna Rada]]</ref>
 
In the [[2014 Ukrainian parliamentary election|2014 parliamentary election]], Zvyahilsky was re-elected into parliament again as an independent candidate in single-member districts number 45 situated in the [[Kyiv Raion (Donetsk)|Kyiv Raion]] of Donetsk; this time with 72.73% of the votes.<ref>{{in lang|uk}} [http://vibori2014.rbc.ua/ukr/okrug/donetskaya-oblast/odnomandatny-45 Candidates and winners for the seat of the constituency 45 in the 2014 Ukrainian parliamentary election] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210082708/http://vibori2014.rbc.ua/ukr/okrug/donetskaya-oblast/odnomandatny-45 |date=10 December 2014 }}, [[RBK Ukraine]]</ref> In his constituency, only a handful of polling stations were open due to the [[War in Donbas (2014–2022)|war in Donbas]]; this led to Zvyahilsky winning a seat with only 1,450 votes.<ref name=UWvotasb>[http://ukrainianweek.com/Politics/123516 Starting a New Life, Voting as Before], [[The Ukrainian Week]] (11 November 2014)</ref><ref>[https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304811904579583413180447156 Poroshenko Declares Victory in Ukraine Presidential Election], [[The Wall Street Journal]] (25 May 2014)<br />[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/23/russia-ukraine-vote-vladimir-putin-president Russia will recognise outcome of Ukraine poll, says Vladimir Putin], ''[[The Guardian]]'' (23 May 2014)</ref> In parliament he joined the faction of [[Opposition Bloc]].<ref>{{in lang|uk}} [http://w1.c1.rada.gov.ua/pls/site2/p_deputat?d_id=833 National deputies of Ukraine: Yukhym Zvyahilsky], [[Verkhovna Rada]]</ref>
Zvyahilsky did not participate in the [[2019 Ukrainian parliamentary election]], for the first time since 1990 he did not run for parliamentary elections.<ref name="auto"/> He died on 6 November 2021, aged 88, from complications of [[COVID-19]] during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine]].<ref>{{in lang|uk}} [https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2021/11/6/7313075/ People's Deputy of many convocations Yuhym Zviahilskyi died], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (6 November 2021).</ref>
 
Zvyahilsky did not participate in the [[2019 Ukrainian parliamentary election]] for the first time since 1990 he did not run for parliamentary elections.<ref name="auto"/> He died on 6 November 2021, aged 88, from complications of [[COVID-19]] during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine]].<ref name="pravda.com.ua"/>
==Awards and legacy==
 
* Medal "In the commemoration of the 100th anniversary since the birth day of Vladimir Illich Lenin" (1970)
He also was co-president of the Jewish Conference of Ukraine.
 
==Awards==
* [[Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"]] (1970)
* [[Order of the Red Banner of Labour]] (1971)
* Distinguished Miner of Ukraine (1979)
* [[Order of the October Revolution]] (1981)
* [[Hero of the Socialist LaborLabour]] (1986)
* Honorary citizen of Donetsk (1998)
* State Prize of Ukraine in the field of science and technology (2002)
* [[Hero of Ukraine]] (2003)
* [[Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise]], 5th class (2009)
* Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 4th class (2013)
* street is named after him in Kyiv raion in Donetsk city
 
==See also==
* [[List of mayors of Donetsk]]
 
==References==
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==External links==
 
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* [http://janukovicha.clan.su/kandidat/zvyagiksky.htm CLAN of Yanukovich: ZVYAHILSKY] {{in lang|ru}}
 
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