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In 2000, Matys graduated from [[Lviv Academy of Commerce]] with a degree in [[economics]].{{cn|date=July 2018}} |
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== Advocacy == |
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In 2012, Matys founded the [[non-governmental organization]] I Tak Poymut ("They'll Understand Either Way"), which advocated for [[Ukrainian language]] communications from Ukrainian companies as required by [[consumer protection]] laws. Matys founded the organization because he was discontent with the prevalence of [[Russian language|Russian]] in [[Media of Ukraine|Ukranian media]]. I Tak Poymut operated [[social media]] campaigns and sued noncompliant companies.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newsweek.com/2015/05/01/tongue-tied-ukraines-front-lines-323285.html|title=Tongue-Tied on Ukraine’s Front Lines|date=2015-04-20|work=Newsweek|access-date=2018-07-14|language=en}}</ref> |
In 2012, Matys founded the [[non-governmental organization]] I Tak Poymut ("They'll Understand Either Way"), which advocated for [[Ukrainian language]] communications from Ukrainian companies as required by [[consumer protection]] laws. Matys founded the organization because he was discontent with the prevalence of [[Russian language|Russian]] in [[Media of Ukraine|Ukranian media]]. I Tak Poymut operated [[social media]] campaigns and sued noncompliant companies.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newsweek.com/2015/05/01/tongue-tied-ukraines-front-lines-323285.html|title=Tongue-Tied on Ukraine’s Front Lines|date=2015-04-20|work=Newsweek|access-date=2018-07-14|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Politics == |
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A participant of the Coordinating Council on the use of Ukrainian language in all spheres of public life in Ukraine under the [[Ministry of Culture (Ukraine)|Ministry of Culture of Ukraine]]. The initiator and co-author of the draft law about language # 5670. |
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In 2015, in pursuing the advocacy of the rights of Ukrainian speakers, Roman Matys was nominated for an international [[TOYP]] award. |
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In 2016, on the initiative of Roman Matys and with the support of the parliamentarians of Ukraine [[Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on issues of European integration]] Committee hearings held on the topic "Ukrainian language in the context of European integration: challenges and answers", which became the first step towards the creation and registration of a new Law of Ukraine "About the principles of the state language policy"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://w1.c1.rada.gov.ua/pls/zweb2/webproc4_1?pf3511=61994|title=Офіційний портал Верховної Ради України|website=w1.c1.rada.gov.ua|access-date=2018-04-27}}</ref>. |
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== Political activities == |
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In 2004, Matys was an activist for the [[Orange Revolution]]. |
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In 2015, Matys joined the [[Petro Poroshenko Bloc "Solidarity"]] party. In October 2015, he ran for the [[Lviv Oblast Council]] in district 1. Currently, he heads the [[Sambir]] district organization of the Petro Poroshenko Bloc. |
In 2015, Matys joined the [[Petro Poroshenko Bloc "Solidarity"]] party. In October 2015, he ran for the [[Lviv Oblast Council]] in district 1. Currently, he heads the [[Sambir]] district organization of the Petro Poroshenko Bloc. |
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* [[Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on issues of European integration]] |
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Roman Matys | |
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Роман Євгенович Матис | |
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| Born | Roman Yevhenovych Matys 28 July 1978 |
| Nationality | Ukrainian Ukraine |
| Citizenship | Ukraine Ukraine |
| Alma mater | Lviv Academy of Commerce |
| Office | Investment Department of the Lviv Regional State Administration |
| Political party | Petro Poroshenko Bloc "Solidarity" |
Roman Yevhenovych Matys (Ukrainian: Рома́н Євге́нович Ма́тис; born July 28, 1978) is a Ukrainian activist,[1] business consultant,[2] and entrepreneur. He has been the Head of the Investment Department of the Lviv Regional State Administration since 2016.[3]
Education
In 2000, Matys graduated from Lviv Academy of Commerce with a degree in economics.[citation needed]
Advocacy
In 2012, Matys founded the non-governmental organization I Tak Poymut ("They'll Understand Either Way"), which advocated for Ukrainian language communications from Ukrainian companies as required by consumer protection laws. Matys founded the organization because he was discontent with the prevalence of Russian in Ukranian media. I Tak Poymut operated social media campaigns and sued noncompliant companies.[4]
Politics
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In 2004, Matys was an activist for the Orange Revolution.
During the 2014 Ukrainian revolution, Matys helped organize the departure of Lviv residents to Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv. He was a speaker and coordinator of Euromaidan.
In 2015, Matys joined the Petro Poroshenko Bloc "Solidarity" party. In October 2015, he ran for the Lviv Oblast Council in district 1. Currently, he heads the Sambir district organization of the Petro Poroshenko Bloc.
See also
References
- ^ "Why Ukrainians Are Speaking More Ukrainian". Foreign Policy. 26 June 2016.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Tongue-Tied on Ukraine's Front Lines". Newsweek. 20 April 2015.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "How Lviv Oblast's head of investment sees the future". Kyiv Post. 28 June 2018.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Tongue-Tied on Ukraine's Front Lines". Newsweek. 2015-04-20. Retrieved 2018-07-14.