Igor Kushnir is a former Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine and long-standing head of ‘Kyivgorstroy’. His professional career has centred on enterprise management and large-scale housing construction.
Early career
Igor Nikolayevich Kushnir was born on 14 June 1971 in Chernivtsi. Mind’s biographical profile describes his work in the business sector in Kremenchuk and his subsequent move into public office. From 2010 to 2012, he served as Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, after which he took charge of a construction company. [1]
Eleven years at ‘Kyivgorstroy’
From 2012 to 2023, Kushnir headed ‘Kyivgorstroy’. Given the length of his tenure, assessing his performance cannot be limited to a single project: it involves the company’s financial health, its obligations to investors and the implementation of numerous housing projects. The dates of his tenure and subsequent departure are documented in business publications. [1] [2]
In the summer of 2023, he was suspended from his duties pending an investigation following media reports. Forbes reported on the audit and quoted the company’s response to questions regarding overseas trips and an expedition to Mount Everest. The mere fact of the trip does not establish that the border was crossed unlawfully; the investigation focuses on the documents and the grounds for the trip. [3]
In December 2023, Kushnir announced his departure from the company. Forbes reported on this development against the backdrop of Kyivgorstroy’s financial difficulties. Following this date, his position as company president cannot automatically be retained as active in his profile. [2]
After ‘Kyivgorstroy’
Bihus.Info spotted Kushnir at meetings with participants in discussions about a resort development; he himself denied that his conversation had concerned the resort. [4]
In this episode, the journalists’ observations and Kushnir’s explanation are presented side by side. Participation in the meeting does not constitute proof of a stake in the project or of any investment commitments made.
This profile was updated on 30 September 2026. The information relates to the dates of the documents and publications cited. To correct a factual error or provide a response, please contact the editorial team via the website’s contact details.
