
Arsen Avakov
Ukrainian political and public figure of Armenian origin, People's Deputy of Ukraine of the 7th, 8th and 9th convocations. Acting Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine from February 22, 2014, Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine from February 27, 2014, retained for a second term on August 29, 2019.
Head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration (February 4, 2005 – February 2010), former deputy of the Kharkiv Regional Council.
Member of the NSDC from May 25, 2007 to January 21, 2008, of the Organising Committee for the preparation and holding of the final tournament of the 2012 European Football Championship in Ukraine from April 24 to May 8, 2007, and of the National Council for Interaction between State Authorities and Local Self-Government Bodies.
Honoured Economist of Ukraine. According to Focus magazine for 2012, he ranked 70th on the list of the richest people in Ukraine with a fortune of 189.0 million dollars. Member of the "People's Front" party, head of its Kharkiv regional organisation.
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