Viktor Mykyta

Viktor Fedorovych Mykyta (Ukrainian: Віктор Федорович Микита born 4 February 1979, in Ilnytsia village, now Khustskyi District, Zakarpattia Oblast) is a Ukrainian figure, politician, and the head of the Zakarpattia Oblast State Administration since 10 December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Chamber of Regions of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine, and the head of the Zakarpattia Oblast organization of the political party "Servant of the People."

Viktor Mykyta
Віктор Микита
Governor of Zakarpattia Oblast
Assumed office
10 December 2021
PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyy
Preceded byPetro Dobromilskyi
Personal details
Born
Viktor Fedorovych Mykyta

(1979-02-04) 4 February 1979
Ilnytsya, Ukraine, Soviet Union
Political partyServant of the People

Biography

Viktor Fedorovych Mykyta was born on 4 February 1979, in the village of Ilnytsia, Khustskyi District, Zakarpattia Oblast.

In 1998, he graduated from the Zakarpattia Forestry Technical College with a degree in "Technology, Economics, and Planning of Woodworking."

From 1999 to 2002, he worked in various enterprises, including the Ukrainian State Postal Service (UDPPZ "Ukrposhta"), utilizing his expertise in the field. He also worked as a lawyer in a private company.

In 2002, Mykyta completed his studies in "Jurisprudence" at the National Academy of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.

Activity in the field of national security

Since 2003, Mykyta has been employed in law enforcement agencies. He served as the Deputy Chief of the Security Service of Ukraine in the Zaporizhia Oblast and held a responsible position in the central apparatus of the Security Service of Ukraine.

From 2013 to 2014, he served in Donetsk.

From 2015 to 2018, Mykyta was the head of the special unit of the Security Service of Ukraine in Zakarpattia Oblast, specializing in combating organized crime.

From 2018 to 2021, he held the position of head of the special unit of the Security Service of Ukraine in Zaporizhia Oblast, also focusing on combating organized crime.

In 2021, he became the First Deputy Chief of the Security Service of Ukraine Main Directorate.

Activity as the head of the Zakarpattia Oblast State Administration

On 10 December 2021, Mykyta was appointed as the head of the Zakarpattia Oblast State Administration.[1]

On 24 February 2023, he became the head of the Zakarpattia Oblast Military Administration, according to the President's Decree,[2] regarding the establishment of military administrations.

Since the outbreak of full-scale war, Mykyta has been actively involved[3] in supporting and providing[4] material and technical resources to military units.[5][6]

He is the only[7] head of a military administration in Ukraine who visited[8] the soldiers during the defense operation in Bakhmut.

Projects and Initiatives
Mykyta (far-right) with First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska and First Lady of the United States Jill Biden

Initiated the establishment of the first[9] Center for Population Training for National Resistance in Zakarpattia, which is the first of its kind in Ukraine.

Contributed to the development of the regional program[10] for compensating interest rates (3%) on housing loans for servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (under contract) from 2023 to 2027, within the framework of the "YeOselya" affordable mortgage project, successfully implemented in the region.

Implemented the development and integration of a program for moral-psychological support[11] and leisure organization for servicemen stationed in permanent locations in the region. Various activities were carried out as part of the program to rejuvenate and support the defenders and their families.

Initiated the development and integration of the first support program[12] for sheep breeding in Ukraine, as well as the establishment of the Association of Shepherds. The program[13] aims to increase the sheep population, restore sheep breeding, create new job opportunities, and more.

Initiated the creation of the first IT cluster[14] in the region. This initiative has generated ideas and projects for the region's development in various areas, including education, smart programs for optimizing governance and security components.

Initiated the establishment of the regional information and reference portal "Dopomoha Zakarpattya"[15] (Assistance to Zakarpattia). The portal provides comprehensive information on vacancies, humanitarian aid, housing, business support, assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, social protection, and support for veterans and their families.

Was the initiator of the creation of the first "land bank"[16] in Ukraine for business relocation and housing construction for veterans. The project involves construction companies building residential buildings on state-owned land and providing a certain number of apartments to the state free of charge to meet the needs of veterans.

Launched a project in collaboration with the United Nations[17] to provide financial support to internally displaced persons. This project provided additional financial assistance of 2200 hryvnias to the relevant category of people.

Implemented the relocation[18] of over 400 enterprises from areas of active combat.

Initiated and facilitated the relocation of more than 100 IT companies[19] and 30,000 employees in this industry to Zakarpattia.

Political career

Since September 2022,[20] he has been elected as the head of the Zakarpattia Regional Organization of the political party "Servant of the People."

On 3 March 2023,[21] he was elected as the head of the Chamber of Regions of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine.

Personal life

Victor Mykyta is married and has four children.

Military rank

Colonel[22]

International activities

2022 – During the full-scale war, he signed an agreement[23] on cooperation with the head of the government of Burgenland, Republic of Austria, Hans Peter Doskozil. This agreement was the first of its kind in Ukraine during a state of war and ensured the supply of special transport, humanitarian aid, and recuperation for thousands of children from regions affected by active combat from a neutral country.

2023 – Under the initiative and chairmanship of Viktor Mykita, Zakarpattia submitted an application[24] for membership status in the Assembly of European Regions. In April 2023, the Executive Committee of the Assembly of European Regions unanimously decided to grant Zakarpattia full membership status in the Assembly.

2023 – Heading the delegation of the Chamber of Regions of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine, he presented[25] the current investment passport of Zakarpattia and the investment climate of other regions of Ukraine for the first time at the meeting of the European Union Committee of the Regions in Brussels.

References
  1. https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/6352021-40877
  2. https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/682022-41405
  3. "Віктор Микита відвідав на фронті позиції закарпатських підрозділів". 5 February 2023.
  4. "Голова Закарпатської ОВА разом із заступниками перебуває на передовій".
  5. "Закарпатська ОВА придбала 12 броньованих мікроавтобусів для евакуації людей в умовах ведення бойових дій". 24 March 2022.
  6. "Віктор Микита відвідав 128 закарпатську бригаду і передав бійцям військову техніку та освячені паски".
  7. "У Бахмуті автомобіль з головою Закарпатської ОВА Віктором Микитою потрапив під обстріл - Регіональні новини". 2 March 2023.
  8. https://suspilne.media/447333-golova-zakarpatskoi-ova-iz-zastupnikami-osvacuvali-paski-razom-iz-vijskovimi-na-bahmutskomu-napramku/
  9. "Закарпатська обласна державна адміністрація - На Закарпатті створили перший в Україні Центр підготовки населення до національного спротиву".
  10. "🇺🇦Віктор Микита/Закарпатська ОДА (ОВА)".
  11. "Закарпатська обласна державна адміністрація - На Закарпатті організовують дозвілля для захисників".
  12. "Закарпатська обласна державна адміністрація - На Закарпатті розробили першу в Україні програму підтримки бізнесу в галузі вівчарства".
  13. "В області заснували Об'єднану асоціацію вівчарів Закарпаття". 13 August 2022.
  14. "Закарпатська обласна державна адміністрація - На Закарпатті офіційно запрацював IT-кластер".
  15. "Закарпатська обласна державна адміністрація - На Закарпатті запустили інформаційно-довідковий портал".
  16. "Закарпатська обласна державна адміністрація - На Закарпатті запустили Ситуаційно-аналітичний центр".
  17. "Закарпатська обласна державна адміністрація - Грошова підтримка переселенців: в області спільно з ООН запускають проєкт".
  18. "Бізнес під час війни: на Закарпатті обговорили проблемні питання - Карпатський об'єктив". 2 August 2022.
  19. https://suspilne.media/253973-na-zakarpatta-relokuvali-ponad-100-it-kompanij-ta-30-tisac-pracivnikiv-ciei-galuzi/
  20. "Віктора Микиту офіційно обрали головою Закарпатської обласної організації "Слуги Народу"". 3 September 2022.
  21. https://suspilne.media/403178-ocilnika-zakarpatskoi-ova-mikitu-obrali-golovou-palati-regioniv-kongresu-regionalnih-vlad-pri-prezidentovi-ukraini
  22. "Новий голова Закарпатської ОДА Віктор Микита - біографія, фото". Archived from the original on 10 December 2021.
  23. "Закарпатська обласна державна адміністрація - Закарпаття співпрацюватиме із землею Бургенланд Республіки Австрія".
  24. "Закарпаття отримало статус члена ради Асамблеї європейських регіонів. Еспресо.Захід".
  25. "Команда Палати регіонів Конгресу місцевих та регіональних влад при Президентові України розпочала робочий візит до Брюсселя - Конгрес місцевих та регіональних влад при Президентові України". 22 May 2023.
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