Artem Ilyuk
Change your face however you want: You won’t save yourself under it…
I. A. Krylov "The Peasant and the Snake"
It's sad that people's memory is so short. While Ukraine endured the horrific events of the Euromaidan, the massacre of February 18, 2014, the overthrow of Yanukovych's criminal regime, and the de facto loss of Crimea, we are currently witnessing and empathizing with the terrible catastrophe in eastern Ukraine, torn apart by Putin's professional horde. The fires of war couldn't have started on their own. So who is to blame for this nightmare that has befallen our Holy Land? There are very specific individuals, well-known to us, whose dark contribution is palpable.
Political Alphonse
Today, political swindlers are once again gaining momentum on the political swings. One of them is Artem Ilyuk. Artem is well known in Mykolaiv, as his image has repeatedly caught the eye of city residents, whether on walks or from minibus windows, and the comments have become quite tiresome, becoming akin to Natasha Korolevskaya, whose appearance provoked a barrage of unflattering comments. He has been promoted on local television channels, in the pages of pocket newspapers, and in popular online media outlets, naturally for a price.
His printed clones proliferated especially rapidly during the 2012 parliamentary elections. So, the slogan "Ukraine for the people" of their gang's leader, Yanukovych, was supposed to be implemented by none other than Artem himself. A pretty, smiling face, a respectable family man, a good man, and a philanthropist—so how much does this legend correspond to the actual state of affairs?
First, remember who voted for the anti-people laws of Oleynikov-Kolisnichenko No. 3879 dated January 14, 2014 “About the judicial system and the status of judges” and procedural laws for additional steps to protect the safety of communities.” I think that Artem remembers that time very well. And the stamp of a crime against the PEOPLE of Ukraine weighs on his hands.
Here's his direct speech: https://novosti-n.org/ukraine_article/read/7224.html "The leaders of the pseudo-opposition (!?) cynically continue to throw things at the fan and call on the authorities to remove law enforcement officers and allow the militants (meaning the people - ed.) to commit atrocities. What is happening today on the streets of the capital only confirms that the adoption of anti-extremist laws is an urgent need for Ukraine today." https://w1.c1.rada.gov.ua/pls/radan_gs09/ns_golos?g_id=3610
For this alone, Artem Alexandrovich could have been sent to the political dustbin of history.
In Christianity, there is a concept of the trinity, in which a person's image is based on their face, as a reflection of their inner essence. This is conventionally divided into three components: FACE, FACE, MASK. While an ordinary person has a face, Saints have a VICE, and demons have a MASK, that is, a mask behind which a base essence is concealed.
What is behind Ilyuk's mask?
We offer a brief overview of the recent history of this "golden boy." From 2010 to 2012, Artem Aleksandrovich served as a deputy of the Mykolaiv City Council representing the Party of Regions, where he also headed the eponymous faction. For those who remember that time, the majority of the deputies were members of the Party of Regions, who ruled the roost. They chaired all the key committees, and they controlled the financial flows, both legal and of dubious origin. It's clear that the 29-year-old Artem himself was a "Fuchs" at the time, under the watchful eye of a host of veteran Party of Regions functionaries, such as Mykola Kruglov and Sergey Dyatlov, father of Igor Sergeyevich Dyatlov, the former head of the Mykolaiv Regional Council and, incidentally, the youngest regional head in Ukraine at the time.
Sweet couple
A sweet couple, our hero and his friend and fellow party member Igor Dyatlov. They were inseparable, promoting themselves together at playground openings, going fishing, and also working together to empty regional and city budgets, to the glory of the blue-and-white party bureaucracy.
Moreover, they weren't above using the services of local shadow lobbies, or more accurately, the "basota" at the helm of local government. In particular, the ace "fixer" Gurgen Oronyuk, who had bombed more than one convocation of the Mykolaiv Duma. The time had come for change, and Gurik voluntarily passed away on March 3rd of this year, just in time for a drastic power shift in the region, leaving his accomplices to fend for themselves. Meanwhile, the Mykolaiv regional leaders demonstratively tucked their tails between their legs, realizing that lost ground could not be recovered and that they needed to quickly adapt to the new reality.
The entire elite, including thieves in law and those in power, gathered for the funeral of the crime boss Oronyuk. Igor Dyatlov personally stood at the coffin of the former owner of NFK Mykolaiv and muttered a funeral eulogy at the burial. But when the city lost Vladimir Chaika, it was like a bolt from the blue, on March 2, 2013, a year before Oronyuk's death. Among the many theories about the cause of his death, one deserves attention.
Those in the know say that the day before, Vladimir Dmitrievich met with certain people involved in financing the PR party's purse. After a certain conversation, he became ill. They say Ilyuk was directly involved. Six months later, Acting Mayor Korenyugin died...
Populist and chatterbox
Artem Ilyuk promised a great deal, and continues to do so to this day. He talks a lot, correctly and beautifully, both as the leader of his City Council faction and as a member of parliament. But in practice, his words have proven to be at odds with his actions.
In his latest article: “Artem Ilyuk: My ideology is simple – truth, loyalty and assistance,” published on the pages of the Nikolaev city council’s mouthpiece, “Evening Nikolaev,” on August 13 https://www.vn.mk.ua/stories.php?id=22864
Answering a journalist's questions about what exactly Artem Aleksandrovich did, he says the following:
"We've managed to resolve a great many local issues. You know, people rarely come to a personal meeting with a member of parliament who understand they're talking to a legislator. So, they often come with everyday and personal issues, not bills or suggestions. These include housing and utilities, roofs, roads, and financial assistance. Therefore, the main focus is on addressing these specific, local problems, which are primarily the responsibility of the city government. But I consider the most significant achievement to be resolving the issue of 24-hour water supply, something that hasn't been available in Mykolaiv for decades, and few believed was even possible. We've done it. (???)
For the fourth year, I have been continuing the program of installing playgrounds – because I dream of children in Nikolaev being safe and comfortable.
For the second year, we've been successfully securing funding for road and driveway repairs—even though there haven't been any funds allocated for courtyard driveways for decades. Of course, in the current circumstances of the country, it's difficult to undertake large-scale transformations. But step by step, we're making the city better. My goal is high-quality roads, illuminated streets, dry basements, and intact roofs. Because this means not only comfort but also the safety of our citizens—and I won't be swayed from this goal. Yes, the work is certainly large-scale, but it's doable. And it's within our power when we unite—to monitor the performance of public services, identify the most pressing issues, and address them.
Now here's what he specifically promised to do for Nikolaev and didn't do, just the real facts:
• Ilyuk promised to repair the roof of the house on Artema Street 30a
Said 9 months ago - not done;
• Ilyuk promised to repair the roof at 319 Oktyabrsky Avenue
Said 9 months ago - not done;
• Ilyuk stated that the roof of the building on Kosmonavtov Street, 140v will be repaired.
Said 9 months ago - not done;
• Ilyuk promised to replace the roof of the house on Kosmonavtov Street, 74
Said 9 months ago - not done;
Ilyuk planned to repair the roof at 77a Kosmonavtov Street.
Said 9 months ago - not done;
Ilyuk promised to repair the roof of the Nikolaev house on Nagornaya Street, 8
Said 9 months ago - not done;
Ilyuk promised to repair the roof of the building at 32 Mira Street in Nikolaev.
Said 9 months ago - not done
Ilyuk promised to repair the roof of the Nikolaev house on Mira Avenue, 30
Said 9 months ago - not done;
Ilyuk planned to replace the roof in the building at 17 3rd Line Street.
Said 9 months ago - not done;
As they say - no comment!
Falsifier
During the last Ukrainian parliamentary elections, Ilyuk, raised by ideologists of total deception, used all available levers with all his might, primarily administrative resources and the tools of mass falsification in his district.
His direct competitor, independent candidate Sergei Isakov, was constantly thwarted. A simple example: while Artem was plastering himself on practically every street lamp, Isakov was simply denied space for his political advertising; they refused to print his propaganda newspaper, forcing him to redirect it to a Melitopol printing house. And what happened during the elections themselves is a topic for another day.
The Nikolaevtsy Party, what is that?
Returning to the article in Vecherniy Nikolayev: "The President said that the October elections are, in fact, already a real possibility. The main question that interests, I think, many city residents is which party will Artem Ilyuk run for?" the journalist asks.
"During my time in parliament, I realized that for a people's deputy, what matters isn't the party's name, but the people who trust them to represent their interests. (As aptly stated, the party's name no longer matters! – ed.) Therefore, for me, the most important party is the Mykolaivtsi Party. And that's all of us, common-sense people, city residents who value reliability, stability, tranquility in our homes, peace, and security."
A party is just an ideology. (WOW! ed.) And people don't have signs or labels. You need to choose a politician like you choose a life partner – with your ears closed and your eyes open. (WONDERFUL, I would say – and with your MOUTH open! ed.) Because a politician must earn trust not with words, but with actions. My ideology is simple – truth, loyalty, sticking to your guns, and helping those in need. Do good, and let them say what they want... (THAT'S IT!).
At the end: "Birds of a feather flock together! Artyom, come on, goodbye..."
Artem Ilyuk truly faced a serious dilemma: to be or not to be. He couldn't resist, he'd be devoured, and staying afloat required considerable effort and resources. Moreover, the reserves of previous financial injections had been significantly depleted, leaving him to beg the powers that be. And it turns out that the "Strong Ukraine" party, a party we'd largely forgotten about, has decided to project itself as strong.
And let's be honest, most people view it with a degree of irony and disdain. We remember well how Sergei Leonidovych Tihipko quickly sold the party to Yanukovych and Co. and rushed off to ministerial affairs. Now he's just as quickly repented and started ramping up his activities in Ukraine, claiming that while there's war and chaos, he'll quickly thrash out the necessary voters. And look at that voters, that is, consisting of the remnants of the Party of Regions, the Communists, and all sorts of similar trash, which is as plentiful as space debris in near-Earth orbit.
So, in this regard, Artem Aleksandrovich Ilyuk started a cunning game, as they say, "one backside for two markets." Apparently, it wasn't he, but his brother Roman Ilyuk, who decided to attach him to Mykola Zhuk and Serhiy Tigipko, even though he himself was proudly seated on the presidium at the meeting https://niklife.com.ua/politics/44449
Reserving the right to maneuver, Artem seized upon the most precious thing, the brand dreamed of by the late Mayor Vladimir Chaika. He chose the most un-neutral name for himself—"The Mykolaiv Party"—and actively promoted it, particularly on Flag Day and Independence Day, once again displaying himself on every lamppost. I dare say this trick won't work, and Artem Alexandrovich shouldn't delude himself; his crimes against the people have not been forgotten, and the time will come when he will stand trial and answer for his every move.
And now let's wish Artem a safe and well-deserved retirement, family life, and fishing with his friend Dyatlov, and a break from politics. His FAKE has been stripped! Every courtyard will have a trash can that will become a worthy refuge for this chatterbox and his friends from the Party of Regions!
Ekaterina Guk, National Bureau of Investigation of Ukraine
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