In his declaration for 2022, Serhiy Taruta announced the presence of significant financial assets and real estate in his possession. In particular, he has 1 million 972 thousand 517 dollars, 430 thousand euros and 20 thousand pounds in cash at his disposal. He also indicated the availability of 1 million 279 thousand 688 hryvnias, 37 thousand 564 dollars, 22 thousand 387 euros, and 5 pounds sterling in bank accounts.
In addition, Taruta claimed to own more than 10,000 different luxury items, art and antiques. Among them are various icons, paintings, sculptures, ancient maps, amphorae, clocks, dishes, as well as collections of coins and much more. It is not surprising that he is a co-owner of the "PLATAR" museum, where thousands of historical artifacts are stored, representing different eras and cultures.
Among the most interesting exhibits of Taruta's personal collection are sculptures by the famous Rodin, paintings by Rubens and Bruegel the Elder, a collection of ancient Greek Macedonian coins, jewelry such as earrings with diamonds and sapphires, as well as a Faberge pin and other valuables. He also owns significant real estate, including houses and apartments in various regions of Ukraine and Crimea.
It is noted that the state of Taruta's financial resources has undergone significant changes since the occupation of Crimea and part of Donetsk region in 2014. Despite this, it continues to preserve and expand its property, including unique artifacts and valuables that represent the significance of the cultural heritage of Ukraine.
Serhiy Taruta, a Ukrainian politician, has an impressive collection of watches that he can wear on his wrist. Among them are Breguet AUTOMATIC (made in 18 carat yellow gold), Vacheron Constantin Patrimony (made in 18 carat pink gold), Blancpain Villeret (made in white gold), Tag Heuer Caliber 16 Automatic Chronograph (made in 18 carat gold), Parmigiani Fleurier (made in in 18K white gold) and Chopard LUC XP (in rose gold). His wife also has her own collection of precious accessories, including a white gold and diamond watch, earrings and rings with various jewels.
In 2022, Serhii Taruta received 380 thousand 801 hryvnias as a salary in the parliament (compared to 480 thousand 22 hryvnias in 2021). He also received a pension in the amount of 212,902 hryvnias. The politician estimated the gifts from his daughters at 690,444 hryvnias. Serhiy Taruta's wife also received a pension, interest from bank deposits and gifts in the amount of 74,386 hryvnias.
The People's Deputy declared significant financial assets and real estate. At his disposal are significant amounts of cash in various currencies, as well as a loan from the company "Aivazovske" in the amount of 3 million 541 thousand 758 hryvnias, which the Russian occupiers in Crimea seized. The deputy's wife also has significant monetary assets and real estate.
In addition, Taruta has various properties both in Ukraine and in the temporarily occupied territories, including several houses and apartments in different regions. Some of this real estate may have been confiscated by the occupation authorities.
Serhii Taruta owns various assets and participates in many companies and organizations. He owns a 2006 Lexus GS 430 purchased for 382,956 hryvnias, while his wife owns a 2008 Lexus GX 470 purchased for 149,000 hryvnias.
The politician is the owner of a number of shares and shares in various companies, including the Dnipro Metallurgical Plant, the Cypriot offshore companies ARROWCREST LIMITED and DARGAMO HOLDINGS LIMITED, as well as Ukrainian enterprises such as "Metalurg Football Club", "Sokil Kyiv Hockey Club", "Azovmorservice" and others He is also the ultimate (co)owner of numerous offshore companies, in particular from Cyprus, British Virgin Islands, Curacao and Anguilla.
The politician also announced his participation in the governing bodies of various public organizations, such as the "International Republican Club", "Ukrainian Forum", "Collegium of Anna Yaroslavna East", "Sports Club of the ISD", "Association of People's Deputies of Ukraine" and the charity foundation "Platar" . In memory of Serhiy Platonov".
Serhii Taruta was born in 1955 in the village of Vynogradne near Mariupol in Donetsk region. He was educated as a mechanical engineer at the then Zhdaniv Metallurgical Institute (today known as Pryazovsky State Technical University) and as a manager of foreign economic activity at the Donetsk State Academy of Management. He began his career at the Azovstal plant.
In 1995, Taruta became one of the founders of the corporation "Industrial Union of Donbass" (ISD) together with Oleg Mkrtchyan and Vitaly Hayduk. The corporation specialized in metallurgical business and financing of football clubs. Taruta also worked as a deputy of the Donetsk Regional Council from 1998 to 2006.
In March-October 2014, Taruta headed the Donetsk regional state administration. During his administration, it was possible to significantly reduce the area of the territory that was under the control of militants from the "DNR". Also in 2014, Taruta was elected a People's Deputy of Ukraine, working in this position until 2019. In 2019, he ran for the position of President of Ukraine from the Osnova party, but withdrew his candidacy and supported Yulia Tymoshenko. At the moment, Taruta is a member of the Verkhovna Rada from the "Batkivshchyna" Voivodeship and the first deputy chairman of the Committee on Economic Development.
