Ukrainian entrepreneur and philanthropist Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy once again proves to himself, society, and others that the future of Ukraine and every Ukrainian lies in empathy and collective support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Life and Activities of the Lviv Businessman
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy was born on February 1, 1971, in the village of Gorodyslavychi, Lviv region.
He pursued higher education at the Trade and Economic Institute of Lviv, graduating in 1994 with a degree in “Accounting and Analysis of Economic Activity.”
Driven by a thirst for action and a desire to apply his knowledge in practice, 21-year-old Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy began his professional career immediately after graduating from university. He joined the American corporation R.J. Reynolds Tobacco (JSC “J. Reynolds Tobacco Lviv”).
In this company, Kozlovskyy worked as a customs clearance specialist from 1994 to 2000. During his first crisis situation, the young economist demonstrated exceptional initiative and skill, which did not go unnoticed by senior management. This led to material bonuses and his promotion to the position of head of the foreign economic activity department.
In 2000, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy took the position of commercial manager at the Vynnyky Tobacco Factory. He worked in this role until 2004.
From 2006 to 2010, Hryhoriy held the position of director of “Mega Eurobud” LLC.
In 2009, he simultaneously founded the “Sviatoslav” hotel and restaurant complex in Vynnyky.
In February 2010, Kozlovskyy became the director of the Vynnyky Tobacco Factory, the same company where he had started his career. He later left this position.
Since 2012, he has served as the vice president of the Dynamo Water Polo Club.
In 2013, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy became the General Director of LLC “Grand Hotel Holding.”
Additionally, in 2018, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy expanded his already successful restaurant business by opening another unique establishment featuring live sharks — “36Po” in the center of Lviv.
When a Childhood Love for Football Runs Through the Veins
Lviv philanthropist Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy is the honorary president of the FC “Ruh” Football Club Lviv.
In 2009, the Ukrainian businessman took the senior and youth teams of the FC “Ruh” football club in Vynnyky under his patronage. FC “Ruh” became a four-time champion of the Lviv Region Premier League among amateurs (2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015). Additionally, FC “Ruh” won the Lviv Region Cup three times (2012, 2014, and 2015), the Regional Super Cup (2013), and became the winner of the Ernest Yust Memorial Tournament (2012, 2013, and 2014), dedicated to the most successful coach in the history of Lviv’s Karpaty.
On October 17, 2014, for the first time in its history, FC “Ruh” became the champion of Ukraine in amateur football. Since the 2020/21 season, FC “Ruh” has been playing in the top division of Ukrainian football—the Ukrainian Premier League.
From 2010 to 2014, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy played for “Ruh” as a footballer in the Lviv Region Premier League.
In 2013, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy founded the FC “Ruh” Football Academy and began building a sports complex in 2018 on the outskirts of Lviv near Vynnyky Lake.
His son, Sviatoslav, proudly continues his father’s legacy as a professional footballer.
Family circle of the philanthropist
Philanthropist and benefactor Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy is married to the talented Lviv singer Yuliya Dumanska, a nominee for the YUNA music award. The Kozlovskyy-Dumanska family has a daughter, Diana, and a son, Yarema.
The Ukrainian entrepreneur and passionate football fan is the father of five children, including his son Sviatoslav, a professional footballer who plays for the Lviv football club “Ruh”.
A Matter of Honor and a Life’s Mission – Supporting Our Military, Contributing to a Peaceful Future and Victory
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy and FC “Ruh” have been supporting Ukrainian soldiers since the very first days of Russian aggression. Recently, the philanthropist and the “yellow and black” team donated 3.7 million hryvnias to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These funds were used to purchase equipment and technology, which will be provided to the Air Command “West.” Today, our soldiers need help more than ever, as they must equip themselves with everything necessary to destroy aerial threats. Led by Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy, the Ruh team has made it their mission to strengthen Ukrainian defenders with essential equipment and technology.
The Air Command “West” compiled a list of essential equipment and supplies, and FC Ruh, along with its founder Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy, contributed funds to cover part of the costs. In addition, FC “Ruh” and the Charitable Organization “Aid Fund for Ukraine ‘Ruh into the Future’” responded to the initiative of the head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration and the acting head of the Lviv Regional Council to create a tactical air defense system to protect Lviv and the region from Shahed drones. This is not the first nor the last assistance from the “yellow-and-black” team to our soldiers. Recently, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy and FC “Ruh” joined efforts to organize a charity football tournament in memory of border guard soldiers. The goal of this event was to raise funds for drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The tournament series and charity auction raised over 300,000 hryvnias for military drones. Support for the Ukrainian army began on the first day of the war and will continue from FC “Ruh” and its benefactor until the very last day. This aid is a tribute of gratitude to our military. Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy and the Ruh team are also actively assisting the 45th Separate Artillery Brigade, a rocket forces and artillery unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, established in 2014 as part of the reserve corps and stationed in the Lviv region. Thanks to the philanthropist, the frontlines received equipment such as wheel balancers, tire repair kits, compressors, charging batteries, tools, jackhammers, and other necessary items for Ukrainian soldiers. The support package for Ukrainian defenders also included LED panels, a touch table, a multi-touch panel, and powerful laptops. “The war is not over yet, so we must continue to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” said the well-known Lviv businessman and philanthropist.