Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – December 28, 2020 – Business
Oleksandr Yaroslavsky rose to 15th place in the ranking of the richest Ukrainians according to NV and Dragon Capital in 2020. But his fortune fell slightly – to $ 434 million, while the businessman continues to be interested in new purchases.
In recent years, Oleksandr Yaroslavsky’s DCH investment group has been actively expanding its influence by buying industrial enterprises and other assets. Infrastructure projects, real estate and non-metallic mining have been the main activity of the Kharkiv businessman for many years.
But after several years of calm, one of the most influential Kharkivites began to expand into those areas of the economy where he had not previously worked or was considered a junior partner of other businessmen. For some time, the main focus has been on assets that previously belonged to Russian oligarchs who began to leave Ukraine. The actions of the Kharkiv businessman in some ways resembled the development of the TAS group by his neighbor in the ranking of the richest Ukrainians, Serhiy Tigipko. But this year began close cooperation with businessmen from other countries.
Construction Projects in Dnipro:
In the spring of 2020, DCH group starts a project to build a modern terminal at the Dnipro International Airport in the format of public-private partnership, as was done with the modernization of the Kharkiv International Airport: the state finances the modernization of runways and take-off and landing service systems, and the private investor creates airport infrastructure at his own expense. After the renovation and construction of a new 3,200 m runway, the airport in the Dnipro International Airport will be able to accommodate modern air liners of all types, including Boeing 777. The new international terminal and VIP terminal will have a high airport capacity—up to 3–4 million travelers a year.
Ecopolis KhTP
Ecopolis KhTP is one of the DCH’s most ambitious projects that involves redeveloping the territory of the Kharkiv Tractor Plant (KhTP) into a multi-functional business ecosystem.
The investments in this project amount to USD 1 billion until 2033.
The total area of Ecopolist KhTP will exceed 150 hectares within Kharkiv; the area of buildings and facilities will be more than 550 thousand square meters.
The existing KhTP will become one of the anchor residents of Ecopolis. The technology park will be the residence of the Kharkiv IT industry: it will house a business incubator, a startup accelerator and a distribution center for online trading.
The research center will include an agriculture hub, and the educational cluster will include higher education institutions and a business school, including the Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology, the Karazin Business School, the Confucius Institute, etc.
Political activity:
In 2002–2006, Oleksandr Yaroslavsky was a People’s Deputy in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of IV convocation as a member of the Party of Greens of Ukraine.
From 2012 to 2020, he was in conflict with Hennadiy Kernes, the mayor of Kharkiv.
Charity:
In October 2010, Oleksandr Yaroslavsky and Dmytro Firtash (owner of DF Group) bought the painting “In Love” by the scandalous British artist Damien Hirst for EUR 1,750,000 euros, which was a record for the Ukrainian auction business, at a charity dinner hosted by the Elena Pinchuk ANTIAIDS Foundation. The proceeds went towards expanding the joint project between the ANTIAIDS Foundation and the Clinton Foundation. Together with John Elkann, a representative of the Agnelli dynasty, Oleksandr Yaroslavsky participates in projects that aim to develop youth football. He also supports other charitable projects (e.g. the Rіdny DIM Foundation).
Personal life:
Family
Oleksandr Yaroslavsky is married and has five children. In 2015, Maryna Sventytska, the wife of Oleksandr Yaroslavsky, won the competition of the most beautiful wives of Ukrainian millionaires.
