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Dmytro Razumkov

Dmytro Razumkov

1983 — born in Berdychiv, Zhytomyr Oblast.
2007 — graduated from the Institute of International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (specialising in ‘International Economic Relations’).
2011 — graduated from the National University of State Tax Service of Ukraine (specialising in ‘Law’).
2006–2010 — was a member of the Party of Regions. Razumkov himself later noted that he had joined the party due to his disagreement with the policies of the then government following the Orange Revolution, and left the party in 2010 when Viktor Yanukovych became president.
2010–2014 — worked at the Ministry of Regional Development and the Cabinet of Ministers, collaborating with Serhiy Tihipko.
2015–2019 — served as managing partner and director of Ukrainian Politconsulting Group, specialising in political consultancy and analysis.
In 2019 — during the 2019 presidential campaign, he became chief political adviser, spokesperson and campaign strategist for the election headquarters of presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskyy; In August 2019, he became Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the 9th convocation.
2021 — he founded the cross-party parliamentary group ‘Smart Politics’, and subsequently the civil society organisation of the same name as the foundation for a future political force.

Dmytro Razumkov is one of the most prominent Ukrainian politicians of the new generation, having risen from the ranks of a behind-the-scenes political strategist to become the head of parliament.

He was the chief political strategist for Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s campaign. During the 2019 presidential election, he became the spokesperson and chief adviser to Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s election campaign, effectively serving as the ‘face’ and chief intellectual voice of that victorious campaign.
14th Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (2019–2021): Following the parliamentary elections, in which he headed the ‘Servant of the People’ party list, Razumkov took the chair as Speaker of the 9th convocation of parliament. His appointment was backed by a record number of MPs — 382 votes.
Political rift and resignation: Known for his principled stance (and at times one at odds with the Office of the President) on adherence to the Verkhovna Rada’s rules of procedure. Due to differences of opinion with the ruling team (particularly regarding the law on oligarchs and decisions of the National Security and Defence Council), he was dismissed from the post of Speaker in October 2021.
Political lineage: He is the eldest son of Oleksandr Razumkov — a prominent Ukrainian politician of the 1990s who, in his time, served as first assistant to President Leonid Kuchma and deputy secretary of the National Security and Defence Council.

Position:

Member of the Ukrainian Parliament (9th convocation) — remains a sitting MP (elected in 2019 as No. 1 on the ‘Servant of the People’ party list; currently an independent MP).
Chair of the cross-party parliamentary group ‘Smart Politics’ — has led this group in the Verkhovna Rada since November 2021, following his removal from the post of Speaker.

Official profiles/sources:
Dmytro Razumkov’s Facebook page.
Dmytro Razumkov’s official Telegram channel.
Dmytro Razumkov’s official Instagram.
The ‘Smart Politics’ YouTube channel, which features interviews and commentary on events in Ukraine.
Official TikTok profile.

The ‘Razumkov’s Team’ platform, which brings together the politician’s principles and news about his activities.

Latest news:
https://thepublic.info/position/zelenskii-zberigaje-liderstvo-v-elektoralnomu-reitingu-zaluznii-ta-budanov-zalisaiutsia-sered-lideriv
https://thepublic.info/news/do_10_rokiv_tiurmi_u_radi_podali_zakonoprojekt_shhodo_tck_i_vlk

Influence:

Dmytro Razumkov’s influence is predominantly that of an opposition figure exercising oversight. Having lost his former position of authority within the leadership of the Verkhovna Rada, he acts as a public critic of government decisions, uses parliamentary tools (interpellations, work in the Temporary Investigation Commission) to exert media and legal pressure on the authorities, and is building his own political platform with a view to future elections.

Key responsibilities and powers:

Dmytro Razumkov’s main power is the right to vote and to draft Ukrainian laws. His current key task is to exercise parliamentary oversight of the actions of the government and the President, adopting a position of moderate centrism and laying the groundwork for his team’s future election campaign.

Positions

The political positions of Dmytro Razumkov and his cross-party group (IFG) ‘Smart Politics’ are based on the principles of moderate centrism, strict adherence to the law (parliamentary rules of procedure) and critical analysis of decisions made by the current executive branch.

He positions himself as a constructive opposition, proposing alternative solutions to key issues of Ukraine’s domestic policy.

FAQ

What is Dmytro Razumkov currently doing?

Dmytro Razumkov continues to be actively involved in political and public life in Ukraine. His work focuses on several key areas:

parliamentary work
initiatives and law-making
civic engagement
political commentary and international affairs.

What is Dmytro Razumkov’s main priority?

Dmytro Razumkov’s main priorities within the framework of the ‘Smart Politics’ association can be divided into several key areas:

social protection for military personnel and citizens,
support for small businesses and criticism of the tax burden,
anti-corruption efforts and criticism of the budget,
parliamentary oversight and opposition activities.

His team’s official slogan is based on the principles of professionalism, the rule of law, moderation in public decision-making (‘sustainable and comprehensive reforms’) and prioritising the interests of the individual over those of the state apparatus.

Who are his family?

He is married to Yulia Chaika (daughter of the late Vladimir Chaika, who served as mayor of Mykolaiv for many years). The couple have two sons — Oleksandr and Oleksii.