Mykola Kalashnyk (; born 22 May 1990) is a Ukrainian government official. Minister of Recovery, Infrastructure, and Transport of Ukraine since July 16, 2026; prior to that, he served as the Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration from March 24, 2025.
Biography Born on May 22, 1990, in Kyiv.
Education He studied at the Ivan Chernyakhovsky National Defense University of Ukraine and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the reserves (2011).
He graduated with honors from Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics, earned a master’s degree in foreign economic activity management (2013).
He received a Ph.D. in Economics (2015) and became an associate professor in the Department of Marketing, Economics, Management, and Administration at the National Academy of Public Administration (2022).
He graduated with honors from the National Academy of Public Administration under the President of Ukraine with a degree in “Regional Management” and earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration (2018).
Career Mykola Kalashnyk first job was at VENT-SERVICE LLC, where he worked as a customs broker from 2011 to 2012.
From 2012 to 2013, he served as an economist, an economist specializing in contracts and claims, and deputy head of Department at the municipal enterprise “Directorate for the Management and Maintenance of Non-Residential Property in the Darnytsia District of Kyiv.
From 2013 to 2024, he worked at the Darnytsia District State Administration in Kyiv: from 2013 to 2017, he served as chief specialist of the Department for Municipal Property; chief specialist, head of the section for Municipal Property and Privatization of the State Housing Fund; from 2017 to 2020—chief of staff; since 2020—first deputy head; and from 2022 to 2024—acting head.
From December 13, 2024, to March 24, 2025—First Deputy Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration..
From January 1 to March 24, 2025—Acting Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration.
From March 24, 2025 to July 16, 2026 — Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration.
On June 29, 2026, he became leader of the Kyiv regional branch of the “Servant of the People” political party..
On July 16, 2026, he joined the reshuffled Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, headed by Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi, as Minister of Recovery, Infrastructure, and Transport of Ukraine.
Family Married, has a daughter.
Awards
Order of Merit, 3rd Class (June 26, 2026) — for significant contributions to strengthening Ukrainian sovereignty, for courage and dedication demonstrated in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, for a substantial personal contribution to the development of various spheres of public life, and for conscientious performance of professional duties;Decree of the President of Ukraine from 26 червня 2026 year № 532/2026 «Про відзначення державними нагородами України з нагоди Дня Конституції України» Diploma of the annual All-Ukrainian “Best Civil Servant” competition (2016); Honorary Diploma of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (2020); Honorary Diploma of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Parliament of Ukraine) (2021); Awards from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine: Medal “For Support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” (2022), Medal “For Strengthening Defense Capabilities” (2022), Honorary Badge of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Honorary Badge “For Assistance to the Armed Forces” (2022); Award of the President of Ukraine “For the Defense of Ukraine” (2022).
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