Vladyslav Atroshenko works as the Mayor of Chernihiv He has two higher education degrees in “Aircraft Control Systems”, electrical engineer and “Public Administration”, Master of Public Administration. After graduation, he began his career as an economist in a private bank. Then he worked as a financial director and in other executive positions in private institutions. In 2002 was elected as a Member of Parliament of Ukraine of the IV convocation.In 2005 was appointed the Head of Chernihiv Regional State Administration. In 2007 returned to the private sector. In 2012 again became a Member of Parliament of Ukraine of VII-VIII convocations.In 2015 was elected the Mayor of Chernihiv. In 2020 was re-elected as the Mayor of Chernihiv, supported by 77.49% of voters. On March 6, 2022, for a significant personal contribution to the protection of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, courage and selfless actions shown during the organization of the defense of the city of Chernihiv from Russian invaders, was awarded the Order “For Courage” of the III degree.