Viktor Yanukovych

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Viktor Yanukovych born?July 9, 1950
2. Where was Viktor Yanukovych born?Yenakiieve, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
3. What is the presidency?Fourth President of Ukraine, February 2010 – February 2014
4. What is the key political affiliation?Party of Regions
5. Who was Viktor Yanukovych?Viktor Yanukovych was the president of Ukraine from 2010 to 2014. He had been a governor and a prime minister before becoming president. He was known for his support of closer ties with Russia.
6. Why did Viktor Yanukovych leave the presidency?He was forced to leave after big protests in 2014 called Euromaidan. The protests happened because many people were unhappy with his decisions and wanted a more open government.

Verkhovna Rada: The parliament of Ukraine, its legislative body.
Democratic Backsliding: A decline in democratic practices and institutions within a country.
Association Agreement: A treaty between the EU and a non-EU country to deepen political and economic ties.