Andriy Biletsky
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Yevheniyovych and the family name is Biletsky.
Andriy Yevheniyovych Biletsky (Ukrainian: Андрій Євгенійович Білецький, romanized: Andrii Yevheniiovych Biletskyi, IPA: [ɐnˈd⁽ʲ⁾r⁽ʲ⁾ij jeu̯ˈɦɛn⁽ʲ⁾ijowɪdʒ biˈlɛtsʲkɪj]; born 5 August 1979)[9] is a Ukrainian far-right politician. He is the leader of political party National Corps. He was the first commander of the volunteer militia Azov Battalion,[4][1] which he founded in 2014, and a co-founder of the nationalist movement Social-National Assembly.[10][11][12][13][14][15] From 2014 until 2019, Biletsky was a People's Deputy of Ukraine.
Quick Facts Leader of National Corps, People's Deputy of Ukraine ...
Andriy Biletsky | |
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Андрій Білецький | |
Leader of National Corps | |
Assumed office 14 October 2016 | |
People's Deputy of Ukraine | |
In office 27 November 2014 – 24 July 2019 | |
Preceded by | Oleksandr Bryhynets [uk] |
Succeeded by | Maryana Bezuhla |
Constituency | Kyiv, No. 217 |
Commander of the Azov Battalion | |
In office 5 May 2014 – October 2014 | |
Succeeded by | Ihor Mykhaylenko |
Personal details | |
Born | (1979-08-05) 5 August 1979 (age 44) Kharkiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
Citizenship | Ukrainian |
Political party | Tryzub (2002–2005) Patriot of Ukraine (2005–2008) Social-National Assembly (2008–2016) National Corps (since 2016) |
Spouse |
Yulia Biletska
(m. 2003; div. 2016) |
Children | 1 son |
Residence(s) | Kyiv, Ukraine |
Alma mater | University of Kharkiv[3] |
Religion | Rodnovery |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Ukraine |
Branch/service | Militsiya (Special Tasks Patrol Police) (2014) Ukrainian Ground Forces |
Years of service | 2014–2016[4][1] 2022–present[5] |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel of police[6][7] |
Unit | Azov Battalion (2014–2016) 3rd Assault Brigade (2022–present)[5] |
Commands | Azov Battalion (2014–2016) Azov Tactical Group (2022–present)[5] |
Battles/wars | War in Donbas |
Awards | [8] 25 Years of Independence of Ukraine Medal |
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