The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine plans to hold elections for the rector of the State Biotechnological University within the next six months. This decision paves the way for the removal of former MP Andriy Odarchenko from the management of the university after the court found him guilty of bribery and sentenced him to 8 years in prison.
Andriy Odarchenko, sentenced to 8 years in prison and hiding abroad, continues to control the State Biotechnological University through the administration. The Ministry of Education and Science does not terminate Odarchenko's contract, and the Supervisory Board of the SBU ignores corruption and salary arrears.
The Ministry of Education and Science approved the position of first vice-rector at the State Biotechnological University for Yevhen Hrytskov. This decision was lobbied by MP Andriy Odarchenko, convicted of bribery, to maintain influence over the university.
Fugitive bribe-taker Andriy Odarchenko is trying to maintain his influence over the State Biotechnology University. To do this, he is ready to involve "old" acquaintances who already have experience in corruption schemes, including embezzlement in the construction of the Kharkiv oncology center.
Andriy Kudryashov, acting rector of the State Biotechnological University, did not indicate in his declaration that he has a cohabitant and gives her expensive gifts. The NACP may initiate monitoring of his lifestyle due to inaccurate declaration.
People's Deputy Andriy Odarchenko has been suspended from his duties as head of the Academic Council of the State Biotechnological University. It should be noted that Andriy Odarchenko still has a valid contract with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, despite the court's guilty verdict.
Andriy Kudryashov, acting rector of DSTU, allegedly submitted inaccurate data in his 2024 declaration, failing to declare his cohabitant and expensive gifts. The NACP should check his declaration, as Kudryashov's lifestyle significantly exceeds his declared income.
The Ministry of Education and Science plans to change the head of the State Biotechnological University. Yevhen Hrytskov, Vice-Rector of O.M. Beketov Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy, who is known for his pro-Russian views and ties to former bribe-taking rector Andriy Odarchenko, is planned to be appointed as acting rector of SBU.
MP Andriy Odarchenko, convicted of bribery, is trying to retain control over the State Biotechnological University by promoting his people to leadership positions.
Yevhen Hrytskov, a supporter of the “Kharkiv Spring” and a person with a questionable reputation, could become the new rector of the State Biotechnological University. After the scandalous fugitive bribe-taker Andriy Odarchenko, who was sentenced to 8 years in prison with confiscation of property, the university risks getting another figure in office with shadows in his biography and finances.
