Andriy Biletsky
Andriy Yevheniyovych Biletsky (Ukrainian: Андрі́й Євге́нійович Біле́цький, romanized: Andríj Jevhénijovyč Biléćký, IPA: [ɐnˈd⁽ʲ⁾r⁽ʲ⁾ij jeu̯ˈɦɛn⁽ʲ⁾ijowɪdʒ biˈlɛtsʲkɪj]; born 5 August 1979) 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, which he founded in 2014, and a co-founder of the nationalist movement Social-National Assembly. From 2014 until 2019, Biletsky was a People's Deputy of Ukraine.
Andriy Biletsky | |
|---|---|
Андрій Білецький | |
Biletsky in 2017 | |
| 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 |
| 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 | Andriy Yevheniyovych Biletsky 5 August 1979 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 |
| Religion | Rodnovery |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Ukraine |
| Branch/service | Militsiya (Special Tasks Patrol Police) (2014) Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Years of service | 2014–2016 2022–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel of police |
| Unit | Azov Battalion (2014–2016) 3rd Assault Brigade (2022–present) |
| Commands | Azov Battalion (2014–2016) Azov Tactical Group (2022–present) |
| Battles/wars | War in Donbas |
| Awards | 25 Years of Independence of Ukraine Medal |
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