Gennady Romanenko is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, sociocultural projects initiator, and author.
His book ''Karabelіvka. The Land of Our Ancestors - the Land of Our Heirs'' was nominated for the Ukrainian Book of the Year award, an annual literary award by
the President of Ukraine.
Prior to 2015, Romanenko was on board of the
State Fiscal Service of Ukraine
The State Fiscal Service () or SFS () is a former government agency of Ukraine that in 2014 replaced the Ministry of Revenues and Duties. The former ministry was created in 2012 by the Second Azarov Government through merging the State Tax Serv ...
and the
National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
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It is a state agency tasked wi ...
.
Biography
Romanenko graduated from the
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
The Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (; also known as Kyiv University, Shevchenko University, or KNU) is a public university in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The university is the third-oldest university in Ukraine after the University of Lviv and ...
, degree - Ph.D. in Law.
In the late 1980s he became known in the professional community as an antiques collector.
In 1991–97 he was engaged in foreign trade.
In 1997–2014 Romanenko extensively worked in state agencies. Namely, he was the head of customs offices in several regions of Ukraine, twice in Kyiv. In different periods, Romanenko was an advisor to the chairmen of the State Fiscal Service. He also worked in the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
In an interview in 2015, Romanenko noted that reforms in the customs agencies had always met tremendous resistance.
Since 2015 he is engaged in agribusiness, as well as consults foreign economic relations.
Romanenko is actively developing sociocultural projects, including the revival of the
relic Ukrainian horse breed.
Karabelіvka. The land of Our Ancestors - the Land of Our Heirs
Gennady Romanenko is the author of the book ''Karabelіvka. The land of Our Ancestors - the Land of Our Heirs'', devoted to the history of his native village in
Vinnytsia oblast
Vinnytsia Oblast (, ), also referred to as Vinnychchyna (), is an oblasts of Ukraine, oblast in central Ukraine. Its capital city, administrative center is Vinnytsia. The oblast has a population of
History
Vinnytsia Oblast, first established on ...
of Ukraine. The book was published by the Rodovid Press in 2015.
After its publication the book aroused considerable interest in the academic and museum communities of Ukraine. A panel on the book was done during ''the V International Scientific Conference Oral history research: current trends, directions and perspectives''. State historical museums included the book on Karabelivka into their libraries' lists.
In 2016, the
State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine put Romanenko's book into competition for ''Ukrainian Book of the Year'' Presidential Award, in the category "For contribution to the development of Ukrainian Studies".
Hucul breed revival
In 2016, Romanenko announced the founding of a stud farm in Vinnytsia oblast with the aim to restore a rare breed of
Hucul pony
The Hucul or Carpathian is a pony or small horse list of horse breeds, breed originally from the Carpathian Mountains. It has a heavy build and possesses great endurance and hardiness. The breed is also referred to as the Carpathian pony, Hucul ...
.
Romanenko called for action to preserve this breed: "Hucul is a heritage of the whole country. All of Ukrainians (and not just those who happened to live in the mountains) should have the chance to know them. How can we deprive our future generations of the joy of communion with these extraordinary creatures? We take the full responsibility for their fate".
Romanenko has authored scientific articles on the history of breeding Hucul and specifically on its history in Ukraine since 17th century until nowadays.
Recognition
Romanenko is ranked an Honorary customs officer of Ukraine, III Rank State Advisor of the tax and customs.
He was also awarded with the 3rd grade
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit () is an order of merit for the Commonwealth realms, recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or the promotion of culture. Established in 1902 by Edward VII, admission into the order r ...
, as well as the medal For Courage in Protecting the State Border.
Family
Married, father to a daughter and two sons.
References
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Ukrainian agriculturists
1969 births
Living people