Ivan Bokyi (Ukrainian: Іван Бокий; February 20, 1942 – March 24, 2020) was a Ukrainian journalist and politician who served as a Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada between 1998 and 2007.
Ivan Bokyi | |
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Іван Бокий | |
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| Born | February 20, 1942 Pronozіvka, Ukrainian SSR |
| Died | March 24, 2020 (aged 78)[1] |
| Alma mater | Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, politician, Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada (1998–2007) |
Bokyi was born in Hlobyne Raion, Poltava Oblast, and graduated from the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.[1] Bokyi worked as a journalist prior to his election to the Verkhovna Rada in 1998 on the party list of the Socialist Party – Peasant Party. He later formally joined the Socialist Party of Ukraine, and represented the party in the parliament through 2007.
Bokyi died on 24 March 2020, aged 78.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Помер колишній депутат Іван Бокий" (in Ukrainian). Ukrinform. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Помер екснардеп та журналіст Іван Бокий" (in Ukrainian). Glavcom. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
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