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5/13/2021News

Viktor Medved explained the reason for the destruction of bridges in Ukraine

Viktor Medved explained the reason for the destruction of bridges in Ukraine
Bridges, like roads, should not be in a state of disrepair. This problem can be explained by proper financing of the industry. This was stated by...

Bridges, like roads, should not be in a state of disrepair. This problem can be explained by proper financing of the industry. Viktor Medvid, director of William Invest Expert consulting company, said this during the Right to Voice program on the Golos UA news agency. "Most of the bridges in Ukraine were built before 1980, so th...

3/29/2021News

Scania v. Zhuravlyna case shows that Ukrainian investors are not a priority for the state - economist Viktor Medved

Scania v. Zhuravlyna case shows that Ukrainian investors are not a priority for the state - economist Viktor Medved
KYIV. 29 March. UNN. The state's priority should be to protect domestic investors. Some developed countries consider it a matter of national secu...

KYIV. 29 March. UNN. The state's priority should be to protect domestic investors. Some developed countries consider it a matter of national security. Therefore, due to the weakness of the Ukrainian authorities in this matter, political, economic and media support is always on the side of foreign donors and investors who have mo...

3/25/2021News

Volodymyr Omelyan and Viktor Medved on the situation around Ukrzaliznytsia

Volodymyr Omelyan and Viktor Medved on the situation around Ukrzaliznytsia
What is happening at Ukrzaliznytsia? No comments from the government, and no comments from Ukrzaliznytsia itself, not even from the Supervisory B...

What is happening at Ukrzaliznytsia? No comments from the government, and no comments from Ukrzaliznytsia itself, not even from the Supervisory Board. It doesn't look like the declared transparency of a state-owned company, and there is no open dialog with the media and society. The situation around the state-owned carrier and w...

3/25/2021News

"With the right reforms, UZ could become the engine of our economy" - Victor Medved, expert

"With the right reforms, UZ could become the engine of our economy" - Victor Medved, expert
At a meeting on March 17, the Cabinet of Ministers supported the early termination of the powers of Volodymyr Zhmak, chairman of the board of Ukr...

At a meeting on March 17, the Cabinet of Ministers supported the early termination of the powers of Volodymyr Zhmak, chairman of the board of Ukrzaliznytsia. This was announced by the government's representative in the Verkhovna Rada, Vasyl Mokan. Ivan Yurik, a member of the UZ board, was temporarily assigned the duties of the c...

3/18/2021News

The railroad is becoming less accessible to the people every year. Viktor Medvid

The railroad is becoming less accessible to the people every year. Viktor Medvid
The Ministry of Infrastructure has prepared a draft order approving changes to tariffs for the transportation of passengers, baggage, and freight...

The Ministry of Infrastructure has prepared a draft order approving changes to tariffs for the transportation of passengers, baggage, and freight by rail in domestic traffic. By the end of 2021, tariffs will increase by 22 %. Meanwhile, Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Krykliy said that railway ticket prices will increase by 2...

3/18/2021News

Rise in price of railway tickets: how will tariffs increase? (press conference)

Rise in price of railway tickets: how will tariffs increase? (press conference)
The press conference will be attended by: - Viktor Medvid, director of William Invest Expert consulting company; - Vsevolod Stepaniuk, expert on...

The press conference will be attended by: - Viktor Medvid is a director of William Invest Expert consulting company; - Vsevolod Stepaniuk is an expert on economic and political issues; - Vyacheslav Konovalov is an expert at the Euro Patrol civic campaign.

3/18/2021News

Medved: Dismissal of Ukrzaliznytsia's head is a "war of lobbyists"

Medved: Dismissal of Ukrzaliznytsia's head is a "war of lobbyists"
The government has dismissed Volodymyr Zhmak, chairman of the board of Ukrzaliznytsia. Hosted by Viola Burda Dismissal of Ukrzaliznytsia CEO is a...

http://medved.in.ua/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/srv_www_hromadske.radio_html_static_2021_03_hr-drivetime-21-03-17_medvid.mp3 The government dismisses Volodymyr Zhmak, chairman of the board of Ukrzaliznytsia. Presenters. Viola Burda Dismissal of Ukrzaliznytsia's head is a "war of lobbyists" - Medved Ivan Yuryk, a member of the UZ...

3/18/2021News

The corruption burden in Ukrzaliznytsia is 10-30 % - Victor Medved economist

The corruption burden in Ukrzaliznytsia is 10-30 % - Victor Medved economist
The cost of railway tickets may be reduced due to anti-corruption activities. Viktor Medvid, head of the William Invest Expert consulting company...

The cost of railroad tickets can be reduced due to anti-corruption activities. Viktor Medvid, head of the William Invest Expert consulting company, said this at a press conference at the GolosUA news agency. "A very important factor that makes sense to pay attention to is the economic efficiency of implementing anti-corruption p...

3/17/2021News

Rise in price of railway tickets: economist Viktor Medvid answered how justified the price increase is

Rise in price of railway tickets: economist Viktor Medvid answered how justified the price increase is
For everyone who uses Ukrzaliznytsia services, tickets will become more expensive this year by 22%, and in 2022 by 15-26%. design element Klymenk...

For all those who use Ukrzaliznytsia services, tickets will be 22% more expensive this year and 15-26% more expensive in 2022. design element Klymenko Time 14 minutes to read : 4 Rise in price of railway tickets: economists answered how justified the price increase is The Ministry of Infrastructure has prepared a draft order app...