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Azot Forms Talent Pool For Ukraine’s Chemical Industry
21 July 2016 Education. Chemical Sector. Development of enterprise

Azot Forms Talent Pool For Ukraine’s Chemical Industry

Cherkasy Azot, part of Dmitry Firtsh’s OSTCHEM holding company, gave students of Cherkassy State Technological University an opportunity to get their first production qualification. Dmitry Firtash is sure that by forming a highly professional talent pool for the Ukrainian enterprises Group DF promotes the growth of intellectual capital – the country's main asset.
Dmitry Firtash’s Plant Helped 10 Cherkasy Schools
10 July 2016 Charity. Education. Preserve Your City

Dmitry Firtash’s Plant Helped 10 Cherkasy Schools

Cherkasy Azot, part of the OSTCHEM holding company (consolidating Dmitry Firtash’s Group DF fertilizer enterprises), started the summer campaign of repairs in 10 schools of the city. Cherkasy Azot traditionally helps to prepare schools for the new school year conducting repair works during the summer
OSTCHEM Deepens Cooperation With the Kiev Polytechnic Institute
21 August 2015 Education

OSTCHEM Deepens Cooperation With the Kiev Polytechnic Institute

As part of the cooperation system between the OSTCHEM chemical plants and educational institutions, professionals of the holding prepare young specialists to real work in the company, providing students professional theoretical and practical skills in the training centers of the plants
OSTCHEM Continues Investing In Youth Educational Programs
06 August 2015 Education

OSTCHEM Continues Investing In Youth Educational Programs

To reduce the number of unemployed graduates of the chemical faculties the enterprises of the OSTCHEM Holding systematically provide students with the opportunity not only to get acquainted with the work of the plant, but also to demonstrate their abilities during the industrial training at the training center of the company
About 400 Students To Do Practical Training at Severodonetsk Azot
26 February 2015 Education

About 400 Students To Do Practical Training at Severodonetsk Azot

Severodonetsk Azot, part of OSTCHEM holding owned by Dmitry Firtash, will give the best students of chemical faculties of universities, colleges and lyceums an opportunity to do practical training at the enterprise with the possibility of further employment
OSTCHEM Forms Future Professions Market
31 October 2014 Charity. Education

OSTCHEM Forms Future Professions Market

Dmitry Firtash’s OSTCHEM Chemical Holding (consolidating Group DF’s fertilizer business) will support the program aiming to promote engineering and technical specialties in Ukraine. OSTCHEM`s experts will give Chemistry lessons in 20 Kyiv schools for over 400 10th grade pupils within the project
Ukrainian high school students gained victory in the 46th International Chemistry Olympiad
30 July 2014 Charity. Education

Ukrainian high school students gained victory in the 46th International Chemistry Olympiad

OSTCHEM holding, consolidating Group DF’s mineral fertilizer producers has been consistently supporting participation of Ukrainian national teams in chemical Olympiads starting from 2011
OSTCHEM Invests in Future of Ukrainian Chemical Industry
23 July 2014 Charity. Education

OSTCHEM Invests in Future of Ukrainian Chemical Industry

OSTCHEM has been implementing the ‘Support of School Chemical Education’ programme, initiated by the Group DF owner Dmitry Firtash, by systematically helping in organization of All-Ukrainian and international chemical Olympiads among school students. OSTCHEM has become the general sponsor of Ukraine’s team at the 46th International Chemistry Olympiad
Group DF Enterprises Discuss with Students Development of Ukraine
21 July 2014 Education

Group DF Enterprises Discuss with Students Development of Ukraine

Mykolayiv is a transport artery of Ukraine. And I think that if we make an effort together, we will be able to build new Mykolayiv.  In addition, Nika-Tera experts, who were invited to the festival, discussed with students the Mykolayiv region development strategy 
Leading Chemists Held Open Workshops For Pupils
26 May 2014 Charity. Education

Leading Chemists Held Open Workshops For Pupils

These chemistry workshops are a part of a national program for promotion of chemistry education in schools initiated by the owner pf Group DF Dmitry Firtash with the support of the Ministry for Education and Science of Ukraine. Representatives of Group DF’s businesses held open chemistry workshops for pupils in 8 Ukrainian cities
New Catholic University Campus Opened in Lviv
04 September 2013 Charity. Education. UCU

New Catholic University Campus Opened in Lviv

The inauguration of innovative Catholic University campus marked the completion of the second phase of the most ambitious university construction project across the whole of Eastern Europe. The opening of the new campus in Lviv was confined to the 50th anniversary of the institution. In the past year, UCU College named in honor of Yosyf Slipyj was opened
OSTCHEM Supported Ukrainian Students at the International Chemistry Olympiad
03 May 2013 Charity. Education

OSTCHEM Supported Ukrainian Students at the International Chemistry Olympiad

Support to School Chemical Education’ project was initiated by Mr. Dmitry Firtash, the founder of Group DF. Educational programs are the Group’s priority in the strategic approach to the social responsibility
STIROL Helps Most Gifted School Students From Gorlovka
22 November 2012 Education. Gorlovka

STIROL Helps Most Gifted School Students From Gorlovka

The Olympiads held in four Ukrainian cities (Khmelnytsky, Chernivtsi, Kherson and Chernigov) involved 70 teams coming from Ukraine and the CIS countries. According to the competition rules, the city teams are composed of municipal and regional Olympiads winners
Dmitry Firtash Supports University in Chernovtsy
19 September 2012 Charity. Education. Support to Home Town

Dmitry Firtash Supports University in Chernovtsy

The President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine and Head of the Board of Director of Group DF Mr. Firtash announced his plans at the meeting of the Council for Entrepreneurship Development and Investment Promotion in Chernivtsi region
UCU College Opens in Lviv
26 August 2012 Charity. Education. UCU

UCU College Opens in Lviv

The inauguration of the new college of the Ukrainian Catholic University took place in Lviv today. This is the first building of the University complex which also includes lecture rooms, library and information and resource center, a conference hall, chapel and pastor’s center. The UCU’s campus construction is the largest project across the whole of Eastern Europe
First Cambridge-Ukraine Studentship Fellows Complete Studies At University of Cambridge
14 August 2012 Charity. Education. Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships

First Cambridge-Ukraine Studentship Fellows Complete Studies At University of Cambridge

The first five fellows winning the Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships founded by Mr. Dmitry Firtash have successfully completed their learning course at the University of Cambridge receiving a master’s degree in such disciplines as environmental protection
Ukrainian Team Wins Prizes at International Chemistry Olympiad
30 July 2012 Charity. Education

Ukrainian Team Wins Prizes at International Chemistry Olympiad

The Olympic golden medal went to a graduate of Lviv Physics and Mathematics Lyceum Igor Cherniuh. Siler medals were awarded to Irina Zaporozhets of Balakleya School #1 (Kharkiv region) and Dmitry Shibanov of Sevastopol specialized school #57 while Andrey Stelmakh, a 10-grader of Lviv Physics and Mathematics Lyceum, holds a bronze medal
Dmitry Firtash’s Contribution Into Education Promotion Acknowledged by Cambridge University
27 July 2012 Charity. Education. Cambridge Ukrainian Studies

Dmitry Firtash’s Contribution Into Education Promotion Acknowledged by Cambridge University

The University of Cambridge is delighted to announce that Mr Dmitry Firtash has been nominated to receive the Chancellor’s 800th Anniversary Campaign Medal for Outstanding Philanthropy
Ukrainian High School Students Depart for International Chemistry Olympiad
20 July 2012 Charity. Education

Ukrainian High School Students Depart for International Chemistry Olympiad

The four Ukrainian students will represent Ukraine at the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad which opens on Saturday, July 21, in Washington DC, USA. The International Chemistry Olympiad 2012 will be attended by 280 students from 73 countries
Youth Unemployment to Shrink Due to Securing Balance Between Education and Labor Market
27 June 2012 Federation of Employers of Ukraine. Education

Youth Unemployment to Shrink Due to Securing Balance Between Education and Labor Market

Mr. Dmitry Firtash, President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine is sure that orienting the education system towards real needs of Ukraine’s economy will help dramatically reduce the youth unemployment
OSTCHEM To Sponsor Ukraine’s Chemistry Olympics Team
06 June 2012 Charity. Education

OSTCHEM To Sponsor Ukraine’s Chemistry Olympics Team

The official sponsorship announcement was made by Dr. Yuriy Kholin, Vice-President of Kharkiv National V.N. Karazin University. “OSTCHEM has chosen to be the general sponsor of the Ukrainian Olympic team and to finance the acquisition of chemical equipment required for students’ training for the international competition
OSTCHEM Supports Ukrainian National Chemistry Olympiad
30 March 2012 Charity. Education. Chemistry

OSTCHEM Supports Ukrainian National Chemistry Olympiad

OSTCHEM, a company being part of Dmitry Firtash’s Group DF, has provided support to the 49th Ukrainian National Chemistry Olympiad. The total of 235 thousand high school students took part in the qualification round of which 161 made it to the final stage taking place in the city of Nikolayev
Dmitry Firtash Lectures Before Lviv Business School Community
27 March 2012 Charity. Education. Ukrainian Catholic University

Dmitry Firtash Lectures Before Lviv Business School Community

Mr. Dmitry Firtash, Head of the Board of Directors of Group DF and President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine delivered a lecture titles ‘International Strategy of Systemic Companies: Building Future Business On Global Markets’ at the Ukrainian Catholic University upon an invitation of the University’s Lviv Business School.
Cambridge Ukrainian Studies Opens British People’s Eyes On Ukraine
27 February 2012 Charity. Education. Cambridge Ukrainian Studies

Cambridge Ukrainian Studies Opens British People’s Eyes On Ukraine

Over the incomplete 4 years of its existence, the Cambridge Ukrainian Studies Program has defined the scholarly specialization of several dozen students of the world’s most prestigious university. Increasingly more young people in Western countries discover the country which
Group DF Donates Lab Glassware Sets And Chemical Reagents To Schools
20 January 2012 Charity. Education. Chemistry

Group DF Donates Lab Glassware Sets And Chemical Reagents To Schools

The schools having trained the 2010/2011 Ukrainian High School Chemistry Olympiads winners have received sets of laboratory glassware for synthesis and analysis, as well as chemical reagents donated by Group DF
Group DF Allots Funding For Ukrainian High School Chemistry Olympiad
18 January 2012 Charity. Education. Chemistry

Group DF Allots Funding For Ukrainian High School Chemistry Olympiad

Group DF owned by Mr. Dmitry Firtash has committed funding required to carry out the final 4th round of the Ukrainian High School Chemistry Olympiad to be hosted by Nikolayev Municipal High School at the end of March of 2012
Renowned Choir Of Cambridge Performs In Ukraine For The First Time
09 December 2011 Charity. Education. Cambridge Ukrainian Studies

Renowned Choir Of Cambridge Performs In Ukraine For The First Time

The British choir touring in Ukraine with their Music of Advent and Christmas Program conquered the hearts of the Ukrainians. Long before the concert start, the spirit in the National House of Organ and Chamber Music was very special
Dmitry Firtash Meets Cambridge Ukrainian Studies Program Participants And Cambridge Ukrainian Studentships Fellows
17 November 2011 Charity. Education. Cambridge Ukrainian Studies

Dmitry Firtash Meets Cambridge Ukrainian Studies Program Participants And Cambridge Ukrainian Studentships Fellows

On his trip to London where the Guild of Benefactors of Cambridge University was hosting its annual reception, Mr. Dmitry Firtash paid a visit to the Slavonic Studies Department of Cambridge University
Volodymyr Tykhyi And Maryna Vroda Headline The Fourth Annual Cambridge Festival Of Ukrainian Film
11 November 2011 Charity. Education. Cambridge Ukrainian Studies

Volodymyr Tykhyi And Maryna Vroda Headline The Fourth Annual Cambridge Festival Of Ukrainian Film

New films by a number of Ukraine's best directors will be shown at the Fourth Annual Cambridge Festival of Ukrainian Film on 11-12 November. This popular Festival is hosted by the Ukrainian Studies program at the University of Cambridge
Ukrainian Catholic University Must Become Center Of Modern European Education In Ukraine
03 November 2011 Charity. Education. Ukrainian Catholic University

Ukrainian Catholic University Must Become Center Of Modern European Education In Ukraine

Interviewed by Den daily, Mr. Dmitry Firtash, Head of the Board of Directors of Group DF referred to the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU, Lviv) as to a unique educational institution featuring an unmatched teaching methodology and style
Philanthropy Traditions Reviving in Ukraine, Says Rector of Ukrainian Catholic University
21 October 2011 Charity. Education. Ukrainian Catholic University

Philanthropy Traditions Reviving in Ukraine, Says Rector of Ukrainian Catholic University

Interviewed by Den daily, Borys Gudziak, Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) said he believes that philanthropy and patronship traditions are reviving and gaining momentum in Ukraine
Dmitry Firtash Considered Perfect Philanthropist in Cambridge, Says Ukrainian Catholic University Rector
14 October 2011 Charity. Education. Ukrainian Catholic University. Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships

Dmitry Firtash Considered Perfect Philanthropist in Cambridge, Says Ukrainian Catholic University Rector

Interview by Radio Liberty, Borys Gudziak, Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University said that the University of Cambridge considers Mr. Dmitry Firtash a perfect philanthropist. Rev. Gudziak explained that Mr. Firtash never interferes with the operation of universities he sponsors
First Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships winners begin their studies at the University of Cambridge
07 October 2011 Charity. Education. Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships

First Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships winners begin their studies at the University of Cambridge

Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships, established in 2010 with the financial support from Dmitry Firtash, a prominent Ukrainian businessman, is aimed at providing the possibility of free education at the University of Cambridge to the most talented young people from Ukraine
Dmitry Firtash Endows Special Prize for Ukrainian Prize Winners of International Chemistry Olympiads
06 September 2011 Charity. Education. Chemistry

Dmitry Firtash Endows Special Prize for Ukrainian Prize Winners of International Chemistry Olympiads

Pursuing an effort of supporting the Ukrainian International Chemistry Olympiad Team, Mr. Dmitry Firtash will finance the cost of the English language courses for the prize winners at the 2011 International Chemistry Olympiad
University Of Cambridge Extends The Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships And Opens Applications For 2012-13
02 September 2011 Charity. Education. Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships

University Of Cambridge Extends The Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships And Opens Applications For 2012-13

The University of Cambridge extended the Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships for the 2012-13 academic year thanks to continued financial support from a prominent Ukrainian businessman Dmitry Firtash and in light of a strong interest from Ukrainian students
Ukraine’s Team Boasts Its Best-Ever Score At The 43rd International Chemistry Olympiad In Turkey
19 July 2011 Charity. Education. Chemistry

Ukraine’s Team Boasts Its Best-Ever Score At The 43rd International Chemistry Olympiad In Turkey

The team of Ukraine has won its best-ever set of awards at the 43rd International Chemistry Olympiad held in Istanbul, Turkey from 9 through 18 July. The total of 296 contestants representing 73 countries participated
Dmitry Firtash
10 July 2011 Charity. Education. Ukrainian Catholic University

Dmitry Firtash

The initiative of Dmitry Firtash, a renowned Ukrainian entrepreneur and benefactor has set a good example for the Ukrainian and international business community. Mr. Firtash’s endowment for the construction of Lviv-based Ukrainian Catholic University
Group DF Sponsors The Ukrainian International School Olympiad Team In Chemistry
26 May 2011 Charity. Education. Council of Investors Under MESYS. Chemistry

Group DF Sponsors The Ukrainian International School Olympiad Team In Chemistry

The largest chemical company of Ukraine and the Ministry of Education, Science, Youth and Sports signed a partnership agreement on May 26, 2011, on the first meeting of the National and Foreign Investors’ Advisory Council at the Ministry of Education

Group DF Provides Systemic Support to Chemistry Learning At School
26 May 2011 Charity. Education. Council of Investors Under MESYS. Chemistry

Group DF Provides Systemic Support to Chemistry Learning At School

Speaking at the first session of the Council of Domestic and Foreign Investors under the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on Thursday, May 26, Mr. Dmitry Firtash, the Council Co-Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Group DF
Best Students And Teachers Receive Awards
26 May 2011 Charity. Education. Council of Investors Under MESYS. Chemistry

Best Students And Teachers Receive Awards

A ceremony of presenting awards to best students and teachers of chemistry took place as part of the meeting of the Council of Domestic and Foreign Investors under the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Personal laptop computers were presented to high school students winning the 2010/2011
The Government And Private Sector To Jointly Advance Education In Ukraine
26 May 2011 Charity. Education. Council of Investors Under MESYS

The Government And Private Sector To Jointly Advance Education In Ukraine

The Ministry of Education and Science and the private sector are to work together to advance Ukrainian education. This agreement was reached at the first meeting of the Council of Domestic and Foreign Investors at the Ministry of Education
Dmitry Firtash Provides Financial Support To Ukrainian Catholic University
17 May 2011 Charity. Education. Ukrainian Catholic University

Dmitry Firtash Provides Financial Support To Ukrainian Catholic University

Dmitry Firtash has provided a sizeable financial support to the construction of a campus of Lviv-based Ukrainian Catholic University. This was announced by Rev. Borys Gudziak, UCU Rector at a forum “Ukrainian Studies In The World: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
Ukrainian Studies Internationally: Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow
17 May 2011 Charity. Education. Ukrainian Catholic University. Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships

Ukrainian Studies Internationally: Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow

The Ukrainian Institute in London hosted a talk Ukrainian Studies Internationally: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow featuring Dr. Rory Finnin, Head of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Cambridge, and Rev. Borys Gudziak, Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University
The University Of Cambridge Recognizes Dmitry Firtash’s Contribution Into Ukraine’s Promotion In The UK
23 March 2011 Charity. Education. Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships. Cambridge Ukrainian Studies

The University Of Cambridge Recognizes Dmitry Firtash’s Contribution Into Ukraine’s Promotion In The UK

The University of Cambridge has recognized the contribution made by Mr. Dmitry Firtash in an effort towards Ukraine popularization in the UK by inviting the prominent Ukrainian businessman to join the Guild of Benefactors of the University of Cambridge
Dmitry Firtash Becomes Co-Chairman Of The Council Of Domestic And Foreign Investors Under The Ministry Of Education And Science, Youth And Sports
01 March 2011 Education. Council of Investors Under MESYS

Dmitry Firtash Becomes Co-Chairman Of The Council Of Domestic And Foreign Investors Under The Ministry Of Education And Science, Youth And Sports

The Council of Domestic And Foreign Investors Under The Ministry Of Education And Science, Youth And Sports of Ukraine has been set up as per a Decree of the above Ministry
Employers And Researchers Initiate Convention Of All-Ukrainian Forum On Professional Training And Realization Of Ukraine’s Research And Production Potential
04 February 2011 Education. Employers Movement

Employers And Researchers Initiate Convention Of All-Ukrainian Forum On Professional Training And Realization Of Ukraine’s Research And Production Potential

A joint meeting of employers and researchers co-presided over by Mr. Dmitry Firtash, Head of the Joint Employers Movement of Ukraine
University of Cambridge Extends Application Deadline For The Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships
02 February 2011 Charity. Education. Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships

University of Cambridge Extends Application Deadline For The Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships

The University of Cambridge extended the application deadline for the Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships until February 28, 2011 due to applicants’ massive response. The Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships provide financial support to Ukrainian students
Group DF And Kiev Polytechnic Institute Agree To Cooperate
15 December 2010 Education. National Technical University "KPI"

Group DF And Kiev Polytechnic Institute Agree To Cooperate

Group DF, Dmitry Firtash’s group of companies and the National Technical University Kiev Polytechnic Institute will cooperate to achieve higher quality of graduates’ qualification, assist in their employment and introduce new technical developments and innovations in industrial operation
University of Cambridge Introduces The Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships And Opens Applications
10 December 2010 Charity. Education. Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships

University of Cambridge Introduces The Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships And Opens Applications

The University of Cambridge is launching the Cambridge-Ukraine Studentships Program with financial support from a Ukrainian businessman Dmitry Firtash. This initiative will enable the most talented students from Ukraine to study at Cambridge for free
University of Cambridge hosts the Third Annual Festival of Ukrainian Film
06 November 2010 Charity. Education. Cambridge Ukrainian Studies

University of Cambridge hosts the Third Annual Festival of Ukrainian Film

The University of Cambridge hosted the Third Annual Cambridge Festival of Ukrainian Film. This year, viewers could see two of Oleksandr Dovzhenko’s early works – a spy thriller ‘The Diplomatic Pouch’ and a comedy ‘Love Berries’
Cambridge Becomes A Permanent Home For Ukrainian Studies
24 September 2010 Charity. Education. Cambridge Ukrainian Studies

Cambridge Becomes A Permanent Home For Ukrainian Studies

The University of Cambridge endowed permanent Ukrainian Studies program focused on Ukrainian culture and language learning. Permanent establishment of this program being unique in Western Europe has become possible due to financial support from Mr. Dmitry Firtas, a prominent Ukrainian businessman
Cambridge Ukrainian Studies Presented In Kiev
24 September 2010 Charity. Education. Cambridge Ukrainian Studies

Cambridge Ukrainian Studies Presented In Kiev

A senior delegation from the University of Cambridge arrived in Kiev to present the Ukrainian Studies Program which from now on will be permanently pursued at one of the world’s most prestigious universities owing to financial support from Mr. Dmitry Firtash. Speaking at a press-conference, the guests told about the objectives of the Program