The notorious politician Oleg Lyashko is distinguished by his outrageous behavior and radical views. The People's Deputy of Ukraine received a mandate more than ten years ago, but even today it is difficult to say who he is: a promising politician or an upstart and PR man.
Childhood and youth
The future politician was born in 1972 in Chernigov. His childhood can hardly be called cloudless. The parents divorced when the child was not even two years old. The difficult life situation did not allow the mother to raise her son on her own and she sent him to an orphanage. Until the age of majority, Oleg changed several boarding schools. After graduating from high school and technical school as a tractor driver, he began his career. To ensure his existence, he used to earn money as a shepherd.
Journalism
In the 90s, Oleg was interested in journalism. He even made an attempt to enter the journalism department of the university, but did not get the required number of passing points. In the capital's newspaper "Young Guard" he was offered a position as a freelance correspondent. Career quickly went up, soon the young man headed the editorial department and received a Kiev residence permit. A difficult childhood and journalistic activity brought up in him perseverance, the ability to cope with difficulties and defend his own point of view.
Scandal in the Ministry of Internal Affairs
In 1992, Lyashko became editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Commercial News". The head of the print edition of the country's foreign economic department got useful contacts with officials of the highest level. Having received a "pass ticket" to the world of big politics, Oleg was able to get a job as an assistant to the Minister of Internal Affairs Vasilishin. But soon he was arrested and convicted under the article "embezzlement of state property", as he fraudulently took possession of several cars from the Ministry of Internal Affairs fleet. The amnesty helped, and within six months the convict was released.
In 1996, Lyashko came to the need to obtain a higher education and entered the Kharkov Pedagogical Institute. The certified lawyer headed the editorial office of the newspaper Svoboda, famous for its opposition publications.
Politics
In the elections to the Verkhovna Rada in 2006, Oleg Lyashko was nominated by the party of Yulia Tymoshenko. The deputy was appointed head of the Committee, which considers issues of professional ethics and the work of parliament. A year later, the people's choice was entrusted with a place in the budget committee. And in 2010 he was expelled from BYuT. According to the official version, for cooperation with the ruling parties. According to another version - for the publicity of old video materials with the recognition of Oleg in unconventional sexual relations with high-ranking officials.
At the same time, the people's deputy began to cooperate with the radicals, and soon he headed this direction, giving him the name "Oleg Lyashko's Radical Party." In the 2014 election race, the movement showed itself to be a real political force and received the support of more than 7% of voters. The party was part of the kaolitsiya, but a year later Lyashko and his associates went into opposition, refusing to cooperate with the oligarchs.
In 2016, Oleg Valerievich presented a program of action to his parliamentary colleagues and proposed his candidacy for the post of prime minister. In his usual manner, he entered from the rostrum, accusing the current government of theft and corruption.
Personal life
Lyashko's private life has always been of interest to the public. Of particular interest was the scandalous confession and his defiant behavior. In fact, he has never been a member of the gay movement and has been living in a civil marriage with Rosita Sairanen for a decade and a half. The couple are raising their daughter Vladislava. The family knows him as a calm and non-conflict person. He willingly helps his wife with household chores and spends time with the child. At the beginning of family life, the spouse helped her husband overcome his addiction to slot machines. Now he collects antique coins, glasses and ties.
Speaking about how the famous politician lives today, it is worth noting that his financial condition is far from being among the hundred richest Ukrainians. In everyday life, he prefers to dress modestly, and only during a recent visit to Strasbourg, journalists noted the presence of branded items in his wardrobe. Despite the fact that the politician often becomes the hero of curious cases and humorous programs, he evaluates his activities quite seriously. Perhaps ambition and faith in his own business will allow him someday to lead the country and put it in order.
