Who Is Petro Poroshenko? Age, Biography and Wiki
Petro Poroshenko, born on September 26, 1965, is currently 59 years old as of 2025. He served as the President of Ukraine from 2014 to 2019 and is known for his influential role in Ukrainian politics during a tumultuous period characterized by conflict and reform. Poroshenko also has a significant background in business, which he leveraged during his political career. His Wikipedia page provides a comprehensive overview of his personal and professional life.
| Occupation | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 26, 1965 |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | Bolhrad, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Bolhrad, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine) |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | Ukraine |
Popularity
Petro Poroshenko's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
While exact measurements may vary, Petro Poroshenko is reported to be approximately 6 feet tall (183 cm) with a weight of around 200 pounds (90 kg). His physical appearance is often noted for its strong presence, contributing to his commanding public persona.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Petro Poroshenko is married to Maryna Poroshenko. The couple has been together since 1992 and has two children, Oleksiy and Yevheniya. As of 2025, Poroshenko continues to maintain a stable family life, and there have been no reports of extramarital relationships or affairs.
Poroshenko's father, (1936–2020), was an engineer and later a government official who managed multiple factories in the Ukrainian SSR. Little is known about his mother, Yevhenia Serhiyivna Hryhorchuk (1937–2004), but a Ukrainian newspaper said she was an accountant, who taught at a vocational and technical school of accounting.
Poroshenko spent his childhood and youth in Tighina (Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic, now known as Bender and under de facto control of the unrecognized breakaway state Transnistria), where his father Oleksii was heading a machine building plant and where he learned Romanian.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Petro Poroshenko's net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 billion. His wealth primarily stems from his successful business ventures, particularly in the confectionery industry, through his company Roshen, which is one of the largest candy manufacturers in Europe. During his presidency, he earned a presidential salary, estimated at approximately $12,000 per year, but his real income is largely derived from his business investments.
According to Poroshenko (and Rothschild Wealth Management & Trust) since becoming President of Ukraine he has relinquished the management of his businesses, ultimately (in January 2016) to a blind trust.
Career, Business and Investments
Before entering politics, Petro Poroshenko was a successful businessman. He founded Roshen in 1996, which has grown into a major player in the confectionery market. His political career began as a member of the Ukrainian parliament, and he later served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Trade and Economic Development. During his presidency, he focused on European integration, anti-corruption reforms, and strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities amidst ongoing conflict. Post-presidency, he has remained involved in politics and continues to influence Ukraine's direction through various initiatives.
During his presidency, Poroshenko led the country through the first phase of the war in Donbas, pushing the Russian separatist forces into the Donbas Region. He began the process of integration with the European Union by signing the European Union–Ukraine Association Agreement.
Poroshenko's domestic policy promoted the Ukrainian language, nationalism, inclusive capitalism, decommunization, and administrative decentralization. In 2018, Poroshenko helped create the autocephalous Orthodox Church of Ukraine, separating Ukrainian churches from the Moscow Patriarchate.
His presidency was distilled into a three-word slogan, employed by both supporters and opponents: armiia, mova, vira (English: military, language, faith). As a candidate for a second term in 2019, Poroshenko was defeated by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Social Network
Petro Poroshenko is active on social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook, where he regularly shares updates about his political activities, public appearances, and personal insights. His social media presence allows him to engage with the citizens of Ukraine and remain relevant in the current political discourse.
* Bogdan group (Poroshenko sold his share in connection with the collapse of its production after the financial crisis of 2007–2008 in 2009), centered in Cherkasy
Education
Poroshenko graduated from the Kyiv National Economic University with a degree in international economics. His educational background has played a critical role in shaping his business acumen and understanding of political economy, which he applied throughout his career.
In his youth, Poroshenko practiced judo and sambo, and was a Candidate for Master of Sport of the USSR. Despite good grades, he was not awarded the normal gold medal at graduation, and on his report card he was given a "C" for his behavior.
After getting into a fight with four Soviet Army cadets at the military commissariat, he was sent to army service in the distant Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic.
