Andrii Bobliakh

Biography

Andrii Bobliakh became a Member of Parliament of the 9th convocation in 2019, representing the “Servant of the People” party (district #145, Kyiv district of Poltava, as well as the Kotelva and Poltava districts, Poltava region) as a non-partisan candidate. At the time of his election, he had been organising events—weddings and corporate parties—in the Poltava region for the previous 10 years. After the election, he joined the ruling party’s faction and was elected a member of the Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy. He later became the head of the subcommittee on the development of the humanitarian sphere under decentralisation within the same committee.

At the time of the election, Ukrainska Pravda reported that the politician was part of the so-called “Kolomoisky group” and was linked to an associate of Kremenchuk businessman Yurii Shapovalov—former Mayor of Poltava Andrii Matkovskyi. In 2020, the year of the local elections, Bobliakh joined the leadership of the party’s regional branch.

It is worth adding that Bobliakh joined the inter-factional parliamentary association “Dubina,” founded by Oleksandr Dubinskyi, who is also linked to the Kolomoisky group. Dubinskyi, who was later accused of high treason, created this group after being expelled from the “Servant of the People” faction following the imposition of US sanctions against him for interfering in American elections. Bobliakh explained his participation in the association by stating that defrauded bank depositors often approached him with requests to work on their protection specifically with Dubinskyi, and that he was fulfilling the mandate of his voters and had no other objectives within the association.

Importantly, in 2012, Bobliakh ran for the Verkhovna Rada (#146 on the list) representing the “Socialist Party of Ukraine” as a party member. At the time of the election, he was unemployed, and his ballot position was essentially unwinnable. He served merely to fill the list and did not play a significant role. Before that, he was listed as an assistant to a local socialist deputy in the Rivne Regional Council, which is likely how he ended up on the list as a parliamentary candidate.

Timeline of Key Events

2026

Voted in the first reading for the controversial draft Civil Code (15150) submitted by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk. The 803-page draft, which the Ministry of Justice had not managed to review within three weeks of registration, was fast-tracked through parliament. The legislative initiative contained provisions allowing for the carve-up of state and municipal property—forests, coastlines, and subsoil resources. Additionally, the project contained risks to freedom of speech. Following the parliamentary vote, street protests broke out in several regions. A petition demanding a veto garnered over 25,000 signatures on the first day of registration. Judges of the Supreme Court also expressed substantial objections. The draft Civil Code, which had not undergone proper discussion, effectively destroyed judicial practice developed over 20 years.

2025

Voted in the first reading for the controversial draft Civil Code (15150). (Note: Record indicates this vote occurred in 2026; profile contains a duplicate entry for 2025).

Voted for the liquidation of the independence of anti-corruption bodies, namely the NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (Draft Law #12414). Following the vote, protests erupted near Bankova Street, and the President signed the law the same day. Subsequently, under public and international pressure, the parliamentary majority voted for project #13533, which restored the powers of anti-corruption bodies.

Supported the project regarding a special procedure for the compulsory alienation of land in the Uzhhorod district of the Zakarpattia region (#9549). The initiative contained scandalous provisions creating risks for both deforestation and corrupt schemes involving the purchase of real estate using budget funds at 3–3.6 times the market price. The President vetoed the bill due to constitutional violations, but the majority ignored most objections during revision. Additionally, provisions were added legalising a corrupt scheme for local governments to develop detailed plans contrary to settlement master plans until 2028.

Voted for the so-called “Ihor Mazepa Law” (Draft Law 12089), which provided for the “resetting” of claims regarding illegally acquired forests and coastal lands if ten years had passed since they entered private ownership.

Supported Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk’s controversial bill to abolish the Commercial Code of Ukraine (#6013), which posed risks to national security and threatened a large-scale redistribution of assets as the Verkhovna Rada had not approved a list of property exempt from privatisation.

2024

Became one of 212 MPs who voted for bill #10242 on pressuring journalists and their sources. The bill proposed amending the Criminal Code to provide for up to 8 years of imprisonment for disclosing information from state registers during martial law, with no exceptions for journalists or whistleblowers.

Voted for bill #8371, which provided for the ban of religious organisations whose governing centres are located in a state carrying out armed aggression against Ukraine.

2023

Supported the “Medical Cannabis Legalization” bill (#7457), which allowed the production of medical cannabis in Ukraine for the rehabilitation of wounded military personnel, including for the treatment of PTSD.

2022

Voted for the urban planning “reform” (#5655), authored by the head of the “Servant of the People” party, Olena Shulyak. The initiative was widely criticised by the civil sector and media, and Chatham House (UK) warned that the rules created a risk of construction cartels forming. The European Parliament and the European Commission also expressed critical reservations.

After the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, he did not support including the issue of increased funding for the Armed Forces on the Verkhovna Rada’s session agenda.

2021

Joined the inter-factional association “Dubina,” created by Oleksandr Dubinskyi after his expulsion from the “Servant of the People” faction.

2020

Supported resolution #4104, in which parliament approved its representatives to the competition commission for selecting the leadership of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. The composition of this commission sparked large-scale criticism from civil society, the EU, and G7 countries, as it included individuals whose independence and integrity were questioned.

Became a co-author of bill #3796, which significantly expanded the list of animals subject to mandatory registration and identification. The procedure was to be performed exclusively by so-called “identification agents,” dubbed by journalists as private “conduits” for siphoning funds from pet owners.

Became a co-author of the “Media Law” (#2693-d), which provided for the regulation of online media, bloggers, and web platforms, and expanded the powers of the National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting. Despite being a condition for the start of EU accession negotiations, journalistic and media organisations argued that the law violated the right to freedom of expression.

Elected as a member of the Political Council of the Poltava regional organisation of the “Servant of the People” party.

2019

Did not attend a meeting with Poltava residents that he had initiated.

Elected as a People’s Deputy of the 9th convocation representing “Servant of the People.”

2012

Ran for the Verkhovna Rada (#146 on the list) representing the “Socialist Party of Ukraine.”

2006

Worked as an assistant-consultant to Deputy of the Rivne Regional Council of the 5th convocation Ihor Psheniuk (“Socialist Party of Ukraine”).

Was a private entrepreneur in the event organisation and hosting industry. He owned a wedding agency and the “Doubleyou” creative studio, which united two humorous studios, “Manhattan” and “SMT.”

Was a member of the NGO “Creative Youth of Poltava,” founder of the “Manhattan kids” studio, and a co-founder of the “Poltava Student League of Laughter” and “Poltava School League of Laughter.” Participated in television projects such as “Make the Comedian Laugh” and “League of Laughter.”

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