President of the Club
Was born on October 25th, 1962 in the city of Mariupol, Donetsk region.
Vice-prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, Ukrainian politician, public official, responsible for preparation and conduction of European Football Championship in 2012.
1999-2001 - Deputy Chairman, 2001-2006 - Chairman of Donetsk Regional Council
Since 1998 - Vice-President of Shakhtar Football Cub.
Since 2002 - President of Football Federation of Donetsk region.
Verkhovna Rada deputy of 5th and 6th calling.
Since 2010 - Vice-prime Minister of Ukraine.
Since July, 2010 - owner of the Hockey Club “Donbass” of Donetsk.
On September 23rd, 2011 was elected as President of the Hockey Club "Donbass".