Valeriy Shmarov
Valeriy Shmarov (Ukrainian: Валерій Миколайович Шмаров; 14 August 1945 – 14 October 2018) was a Ukrainian politician.[1] From 10 October 1994 to 8 July 1996 he was the third Minister of Defence of Ukraine.[2][3]
Valeriy Shmarov | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Minister of Defence of Ukraine | |
| In office 10 October 1994 – 8 July 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Vitalyi Radetskyi |
| Succeeded by | Oleksandr Kuzmuk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1945 Tomashpil Raion, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | 14 October 2018 (aged 73) Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Spouse | Olha Viktorovna |
| Relations | married |
| Children | Kateryna (1968) Tymur (1972) |
| Alma mater | Kyiv University |
| Committees | National Security and Defence (1998) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Years of service | July 1972 – May 1973 |
Biography
Shmarov was born on 14 August 1945, village Zholoby, Vinnytsia Oblast. Education: Kyiv College of Information Systems and Technologies (radio mechanic, 1966), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (economist, 1972).[4]
From 1966–1987 he worked at Kiev Radio Factory in positions from a regulator of radio equipment to a Production Director. He participated in the creation of control systems of several generations of strategic missiles and spacecraft, including the complex "Energia-Buran".[5]
In 1988–1992 he was a director of Zhulyany Machine-Building Plant which produces controlled surface-to-air missile for S-300 systems.[5][6]
From 1992–1993 he was a First Deputy Director General of the National Space Agency of Ukraine. He participated in the development and implementation of the National Space Program of Ukraine.[7]
From 1993–1995 he was a Vice-Prime Minister of Ukraine on issues of military-industrial complex of Ukraine.
From 1994–1996 he was a Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
From 1997 he was an Honorary President of the Association of Aviation Enterprises of Ukraine "Ukraviaprom".[8]
From 1998–2002 he was a People's Deputy of Ukraine. A member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on defense and security.[1]
Beginning in 2002 he became a member of Presidium of Aerospace Society of Ukraine.[9]
From 2002–2005 he was a Director-General of the State company of export and import of products and services for military and special purposes "Ukrspetsexport".[10]
Beginning in 1998, Shmarov worked at the National Aviation University as an associate professor, then professor, and director of the Aerospace Institute of National Aviation University (beginning 2005).[5]
Doctor of Technical Sciences (2006), professor (2004).[4] The author of more than 40 scientific publications and of 3 patents. Editor-in-chief of the scientific journal Astronomical School's Report.[11]
Shmarov died on 14 October 2018 at the age of 73.[12]
Awards
- Order of the Badge of Honour – 1976[4][5][7]
- Order of the Red Banner of Labour – 1988[4][5][7]
- State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology – 2002[13]
- Order of Merit, Third Class – 2010[14]
References
- ^ a b (in Ukrainian) Valeriy Shmarov in Verkhovna Rada
- ^ (in Ukrainian) Order of President of Ukraine № 477/1994 "Regarding acting Minister of Defence of Ukraine"
- ^ (in Ukrainian) Order of President of Ukraine № 579/1994 "Regarding Minister of Defence of Ukraine"
- ^ a b c d (in Ukrainian) Official Ukraine Today
- ^ a b c d e (in Ukrainian) Biography at the Department site
- ^ (in Ukrainian) Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine
- ^ a b c (in Ukrainian) Aerospace Portal of Ukraine
- ^ (in Ukrainian) Ukraviaprom
- ^ (in Ukrainian) Aerospace Society of Ukraine
- ^ (in Ukrainian) Government portal
- ^ Astronomical School's Report
- ^ "Ukraine's Former Minister of Defense Valeriy Shmarov dies aged 74".
- ^ (in Ukrainian) Decree of President of Ukraine No. 1171/2002 of 16 December 2002 "On awarding with the State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology of 2002"
- ^ (in Ukrainian) Decree of President of Ukraine No. 829/2010 of 20 August 2010 "On awarding with state awards of Ukraine of enterprises, institutions and organizations"
External links
- Biography