Rostyslav Pavlenko
Rostyslav Mykolaiovych Pavlenko is a Ukrainian politician, member of Ukrainian parliament, scientist and public figure.
Achievements
In 2015-2019 was the coordinator of state efforts to assist the Ukrainian Orthodox in unification, recognition and obtaining Tomos of Autocephaly.Successfully led negotiations with the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, Primates and clergy of the Autocephalous Orthodox Churches, and Ukrainian church notables.
Upon successful obtaining of the Tomos of Autocephaly, was decorated by the President Petro Poroshenko with the Order of Liberty.
In 2004 and in 2013-2014 participated in the headquarters of the Ukrainian peaceful revolutions — Maidans. He was responsible for situation analysis, prognosis and policy suggestions in the headquarters of Victor Yushchenko and Vitaly Klitschko during the Maidans.
Present occupation
Member of Parliament of UkrainePrevious employments
Since 2019, Rostyslav Pavlenko has served as a Member of Parliament of Ukraine, continuing his extensive career in public service and strategic analysis. Prior to his current role, he was the Director of the National Institute for Strategic Studies, where he contributed to shaping Ukraine's long-term policies on national security and governance.From December 2014 to July 2018, Pavlenko held the position of Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of Ukraine, where he was instrumental in policy coordination and situational analysis at the highest level of government. Earlier, he served as a Member of Parliament, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex legislative processes.
Pavlenko's academic pursuits were complemented by practical experience as a post-doctoral researcher at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy between 2010 and 2012, during which he also served as deputy editor-in-chief of Tyzhden, a prominent Ukrainian magazine.
His prior governmental roles included leading analytical services within the Secretariat of the President of Ukraine, such as Head of the Analysis and Rapid Response Service and Head of the Situation Analysis Service. These positions underscored his expertise in managing critical information and delivering actionable insights.
In the Academia, Pavlenko has maintained a long-standing association with NaUKMA, serving as an assistant professor since 1999, an associate professor since 2002, and head of the Political Science Department beginning in February 2005. He continued as a part-time associate professor until May 2007, contributing to the education of future Ukrainian policymakers.
His professional trajectory also includes directorial and editorial roles, such as Director of the Foundation for Social Strategies, Editor of the Political Science Section of Person and Politics magazine, and Director of the International Comparative Analysis Institute.
Early in his career, Pavlenko worked as a consultant to a Member of Parliament and as a commentator for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, demonstrating his capacity to bridge the Academia, journalism, and politics. He also served as an expert on political issues for the Association of Young Ukrainian Political Scientists and Politicians, where he began establishing his reputation as a prominent Ukrainian political scientist.
The ranks of a civil servant
Civil servant of the 1st rank, 2nd rank, 3rd rankDecorations
Upon successful obtaining of the Tomos of Autocephaly, Pavlenko was decorated by the President Petro Poroshenko with the Order of Liberty, 22 Jan 2019Teaching and Civic Activities, Media Experience
Author of more than 400 publicist and over 40 scientific publications, in particular: author of the monograph "Parliamentary responsibility of the government", co-author and/or editor of about a dozen books.Since 1996 has the experience in analyzing and drafting legislation in the spheres of constitutional law, budget law, administrative reform, election law, education reform.