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Vitali Klitschko

Ukrainian boxer and politician
Vitali Volodymyrovych Klitschko was born on July 19, 1971, in the village of Bilovodske, Kyrgyz SSR (now Kyrgyzstan). He received his higher education at the Pereiaslav-Khmelnytskyi Pedagogical Institute in 1995, became a Candidate of Sciences in Physical Education and Sports in 2000, and earned a Master's degree in Public Development Management in 2011. Throughout his sports career, he was a six-time world champion in kickboxing and a multiple world boxing champion in the heavyweight division according to WBO, WBC, and The Ring versions. Since 2014, he has served as the Mayor of Kyiv, and since 2016, he has been the head of the Association of Ukrainian Cities.
1995
Won the World Military Championship in the super heavyweight division
1999
Won the WBO world heavyweight title
2000
Earned a Candidate of Sciences degree in Physical Education and Sports
2003
Co-founded the charitable organization "Klitschko Brothers Foundation."
2004
Won the WBC world heavyweight title
2004
Awarded the honorary title Hero of Ukraine
2010
Headed the political party "UDAR."
2014
Elected Mayor of Kyiv
2018
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
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A new chairman of Barristers Attorneys at Law has been elected

A new chairman of Barristers Attorneys at Law has been elected.

Business News • December 12, 08:58 AM • 22138 views
Klitschko explained why Kyiv restricts traffic on bridges during air alarms

The decision to stop public transport and restrict traffic on bridges during air alarms was made on the recommendation of the military. This is done for the safety of Kiev residents after cases of shelling of transport in the south of the country.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 06:40 PM • 24006 views
In Kiev, the main Christmas Tree of the country shone

The lights of the country's main Christmas tree were lit on Sofia square. The 15-meter artificial tree was decorated with a 2-kilometer blue Garland and 2 thousand turquoise toys.

Culture • December 6, 03:36 PM • 19433 views
Ukraine'S air defense system shot down 32 of 53 Russian drones: where the attacks took place

On the night of December 6, Russia attacked Ukraine with 53 Shahed drones and other UAVs from the Orel area. Air Defense Forces destroyed 32 drones in six regions, 16 were lost, and 2 flew to Belarus.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 06:30 AM • 23847 views
More than a dozen Russian drones destroyed over the capital at night - KCMA

The Defense Forces destroyed more than 10 Russian drones during a night attack on Kiev. The Air Alert was announced twice and lasted 4 hours, the fall of debris was recorded without serious damage.

Society • December 6, 05:14 AM • 103324 views
Night attack of the Russian Federation on Kiev: in one of the districts of the capital, UAV wreckage was found on the road

In the Holosiivsky District of Kiev, the wreckage of a downed enemy UAV was found on the roadway. According to Vitali Klitschko, there were no fires or injuries.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 12:17 AM • 22779 views
Air Defense Forces are working in the capital - Klitschko

Air Defense Forces are working in Kiev due to an attack by enemy drones. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged citizens to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 09:10 PM • 52210 views
Kyiv City Council adopted the capital's budget for next year-Klitschko

The Kyiv City Council has adopted the capital's budget for 2025 in the amount of more than UAH 90 billion. The largest expenditures are provided for education - UAH 32.4 billion and transport - UAH 18.6 billion.

Economy • December 5, 05:41 PM • 42526 views
Podilsky bridge in Kiev opened: how the bridge crossing will work

In Kiev, the Podolsk bridge crossing was opened for passenger cars and public transport. Now you can get from Troyeschyna to the city center much faster.

Society • December 1, 10:58 AM • 20496 views
Podilsky bridge in Kiev opened for passenger cars

In Kiev, traffic was opened on the Podilsko-Voskresensk bridge for passenger cars and public transport. The bridge crossing will remain closed for trucks for the time being.

Society • December 1, 09:43 AM • 20680 views
Kiosks and cars are on fire in Kiev: what is happening in two districts of the capital

In the Obolonsky District, kiosks on an area of 100 square meters are burning at the market, the fire is not related to the attack. In the Goloseevsky district, because of the wreckage of drones, cars caught fire and damaged the windows of a house.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 04:24 AM • 21951 views
Podilsky bridge in Kiev will be opened for passenger cars on December 1

Starting from December 1, cars and public transport will be able to drive along the Podolsk bridge in Kiev. Travel will be accessible through a new tunnel to Troyeschyna, but trucks are still prohibited from moving.

Society • November 27, 07:59 AM • 20568 views
It became known when and where the main Christmas Tree of the country will be opened in Kiev

The main Christmas Tree of Ukraine will be installed on Sofia Square on December 2 at the expense of patrons. The grand opening will take place on December 6, but this year's celebrations will be held without mass events.

Society • November 27, 07:49 AM • 19908 views
In Kiev, the number of victims of the fall of enemy debris on the House has increased

In Kiev, two people were injured as a result of debris falling on a house on the water in the Dnipro district. One of the victims was hospitalized, emergency services are working on the spot.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 02:30 AM • 102638 views
Air defense is operating in Kyiv

Air defense systems have been activated in the Ukrainian capital due to the detection of enemy drones. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 08:58 PM • 45950 views
Mayor: drone threat over Kyiv city center

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has warned Kyiv residents about an enemy drone flying over the center of the capital. He urged citizens to stay in shelters until the danger is over.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 06:19 AM • 33581 views
Kyiv has completed the heating connection: how many houses are already heated

Almost all residential buildings in Kyiv are connected to heating. More than 96% of buildings of housing cooperatives, condominiums and departmental buildings already receive heat on individual applications.

Society • November 7, 06:12 PM • 28980 views
The enemy is attacking Kyiv: fires and debris falling on the medical center

A private house is on fire in the Podil district of the Ukrainian capital due to the fall of UAV debris. In the Solomyansky district, the debris fell on the territory of a medical center, details are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 04:51 AM • 40482 views
Drone debris damaged buildings in two districts of the capital: what is known about the consequences

In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, a fire was localized on the 33rd floor of a high-rise building due to a falling UAV. In the Solomensky district, a residential building was damaged and a fire in a non-residential building was reported.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 04:22 AM • 103823 views
A drone attacked a residential building in the center of Kyiv: evacuation continues

In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, the upper floors of a high-rise building caught fire as a result of a drone attack. Rescuers are evacuating residents, and there is no information about the victims.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 03:30 AM • 105829 views
Fragments of enemy UAVs fall in two districts of Kyiv

Wreckage of enemy UAVs was recorded falling in Desnianskyi and Obolonskyi districts of Kyiv. As a result of the attack, green spaces in Muromets Park and on the waterfront caught fire.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 12:58 AM • 80572 views
Explosion occurs in Kyiv suburbs, air defense system in operation

An explosion occurs in the Vyshgorod district near Kyiv. Air defense forces are operating in the capital and the region due to the detection of enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 08:52 PM • 15686 views
Fourth air alert since the beginning of the day: air defense in Kyiv is back in operation

Another air alert has been issued in the capital of Ukraine due to the threat of UAVs. Air defense forces are actively working in the Vynohradar district, and residents are urged to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 11:13 AM • 45086 views
Number of casualties increases after drone attack on residential building in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv

In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, 2 people were injured in a drone attack, one was hospitalized. A 16-story building caught fire, and apartments on the upper floors were damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 06:02 AM • 21421 views
One person was wounded in the capital due to an enemy drone attack

A residential building caught fire in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv as a result of falling drone debris. The fire covered 50 square meters on the 15th and 16th floors, and one person was injured.

Kyiv • November 2, 05:25 AM • 21723 views
Wreckage of downed drones caused a fire in a residential building in Kyiv

Debris from the downed drones was seen falling in the Solomyansky district of Kyiv. The incident caused a fire in a residential building, and an ambulance was called to the scene.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 04:15 AM • 21941 views
All houses in Kyiv will be connected to heat within 7 days - Klitschko

The mayor of Kyiv said that it would take 7 days to connect heat to all buildings due to the scale of the system. Most schools, kindergartens and hospitals have already been connected.

Society • October 31, 09:01 AM • 51091 views
An apartment in a residential building burns down in Kyiv as a result of a fall of a “shahed”: there are victims

A fire broke out in a residential building in Kyiv's Solomyansky district as a result of a Russian drone attack. Five people were injured, all of whom received medical care on the spot.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 02:44 AM • 107884 views
In Kyiv, the number of victims increased due to a UAV attack, a gas pipeline was damaged

In Solomyansky district of Kyiv, the number of people injured in a UAV attack has increased to four. A gas pipeline was damaged by falling drone debris, and gas supply was temporarily cut off.

Society • October 29, 04:07 AM • 111949 views
Death toll in Kyiv rises to 5: child killed

A girl born in 2009 died as a result of hostile shelling in Solomyansky district of Kyiv, 5 other people were injured. Apartments from the 17th to the 21st floors of the residential building were damaged, the fire was extinguished.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 09:16 PM • 19034 views