Alexander Okhrimenko is the president of the Ukrainian Analytical Center, as well as an expert quite popular on the pages of the World Wide Web. He actively shares his opinion on the current situation in Ukraine on the pages of his blog, in print media, in television programs and interviews.
So, get acquainted - Alexander Okhrimenko!
Biography
He was born in 1963 in the Kiev region, in the small town of Brovary.
In 1988, Alexander Okhrimenko graduated from the Kiev Institute of National Economy named after D.S. Korotchenko (now it is Vadim Getman Kiev National Economic University). The specialty that he received at that time was called "national economic planning."
The first place of work was the institute, which dealt with the problems of materials science at the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR. Here Alexander Okhrimenko worked as a research engineer. He later received the position of chief economist at the Promkombinat plant of the Brovarsky consumer cooperative enterprise.
He began his activities in the stock market in 1994, and later, a year later, began to work in the banking sector. He had a chance to work in several financial institutions. In the bank "Ukraine" Ohrimenko held the position of head of department and exercised control over securities and exchange activities. He also had a chance to work in the French bank Societe Generale in Ukraine.
Since 2003, the period of labor activity begins, associated with work in the company "Ukrainian Insurance Group". Here, Alexander Okhrimenko worked as deputy chairman of the company. In 2005, he continued his activities as part of the same organization, which later became better known under the logo "USG - Life."
Alexander Okhrimenko: personal life
This side is hidden from public attention. It is only known that Alexander is married. His wife's name is Oksana Onufrievna, her maiden name is Shvigar, she is 49 years old. The woman comes from the Moscow region, from the city of Sergiev Posad.
Oksana, just like her husband, graduated from the former Kiev Institute of National Economy in 1988. Perhaps it was the university that became the meeting place for the future couple. A few years after graduation, Oksana defended her thesis. Worked in the publishing house of the newspaper Delovaya Ukraina as a columnist for economic issues. Later, from 1995 to 1999, she held the position of Executive Director at one of the insurance companies.
Spouses have two children. The eldest is the son of Denis, he is 26 years old, the daughter of Alice 23.
Scientific and academic side of activity
As you know from the words of Alexander Okhrimenko himself, he is a candidate of economic sciences. The defense of the dissertation was preceded by work at the department of national economic planning within the walls of the native university. Later, Alexander Okhrimenko served as an assistant at the T.G. National University Shevchenko.
It should be noted that Alexander does not leave cooperation with educational institutions to this day, continuing to give lectures at the International Institute of Business.
In addition to the lecture load, Ohrimenko leads a rather active scientific life, publishing articles in specialized journals and foreign publications. The main direction of scientific activity is the stock market and its research in the conditions of Ukrainian realities.
Ukrainian analytical center
In the media, you can often find the following presentation: “Alexander Okhrimenko is the president of the Ukrainian Analytical Center.” His biography also contains such a significant fact. However, the exact date when the UAC was created and the presidential career of Alexander Okhrimenko began, could not be established.
It is curious that the site of this center is not available on the Internet. Articles and comments that Alexander Okhrimenko introduces readers to can be found on his blog, in the journal Economic Truth and in the business newspaper Delovaya Ukraina, where at the dawn of his analytical work he published his own works.
Expert Favorite Topics
The urgent issues raised by Alexander Okhrimenko, president of the Ukrainian Analytical Center, opens his blog to readers in the form of articles and video materials. Here you can read and hear the answers to questions that concern most of the country's population. The economist presents his point of view to his listeners, supporting it with relevant facts and data.
A peculiar manner of presentation of the material, which is somewhat sharp and at the same time affordable, attracts people of various educational levels. It should be noted that Alexander Okhrimenko easily knows how to hook the reader with the headings of his articles. In addition, he holds the attention of the public in a peculiar manner of presenting information.
What is the range of topics raised by the author?
The blog discusses the state of the Ukrainian economy, analyzes the causes of such a plight. Alexander Okhrimenko, whose photo is presented below, speaking as an expert, cites facts and figures illustrating the current situation.
Alexander also addresses the problems of housing and communal services, which “are being pursued by reforms."
The well-known analyst does not pass by anything related to Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
About subsidies of housing and communal services
It is known that now in Ukraine this reform is in full swing. Almost everyone in the country who has property in possession or use speaks of it.
Alexander Okhrimenko notes that such a campaign by the authorities is difficult to classify as reforms, since it can cause a number of even more acute problems. The complexity of the issue is that housing and communal services enterprises need modernization, and the outdated energy consumption system does not allow representatives of this industry to take this step. A sharp increase in tariffs can lead to defaults. The introduction of subsidies can exacerbate the already socially tense state of Ukrainian society. The expert emphasizes the lack of thought of state policy in this matter.
The consequences of the Maidan
Alexander Okhrimenko, evaluating the consequences of these events and characterizing what has changed over the year in the life of Ukrainian citizens, calls things by their proper names. He marks the world record for the devaluation of the national currency. By the way, in 2014 not a single country has reached such a level. Speaking about the situation that is observed in Ukrainian banks, Alexander notes that there is a massive bankruptcy of financial institutions initiated by the national bank of Ukraine.
Especially interesting now are the statements of politicians who intended to devalue the hryvnia to create conditions for the growth of production of goods of Ukrainian enterprises and companies. It was assumed that this step would also reduce the country's dependence on imports.
Reality turned out to be much more cruel. The figures given by the analyst indicate directly opposite processes. Prices rose both for imports and for Ukrainian goods. Salary in dollar terms was just ridiculous, and retail sales began to decline markedly.
Free trade zone of Ukraine with the EU
For quite a long time, the media has said that in the near future, namely from the first of January 2016, its formation will begin. What are the features of creating this zone? The analyst gives explanations as to how exactly this will happen, how duties on goods will gradually come to naught, which will happen with a quota for the import of products from Europe. The upcoming rather tough competition in the market will force Ukrainian manufacturers to change not only the rules of the game, but also equipment, working methods and production standards. Otherwise, many enterprises may not overcome competition.
Fight against corruption
It should be noted that Ukraine is one of the few countries that has long, actively and completely unsuccessfully struggled with this ailment. The analyst notes that this is a disease of all modern states. As you know, even ancient thinkers noted that corruption cannot be eradicated. It can only be regulated and reduced.
The methods by which Ukraine is trying to fight corruption are known and tested by the countries of Europe, as well as the United States.
Of interest are the figures cited by the author, who asserts on the basis of them: 74% of Ukrainian companies admitted that the introduction of anti-corruption standards had no effect on their activities. And the majority of respondents noted that the fight against such an adverse event is simply necessary and, above all, to create a favorable business climate. The analyst is wondering why in those years when this struggle was not there was a good influx of investment in the country, and now the reverse process is observed.
