Mariana Vladimirovna Bezuglaya: profile and biography.

Date of Birth: May 17, 1988 (36 years old)

Who she is: a political figure, a people's deputy of Ukraine of the 9th convocation from the "Servant of the People" party (until February 2024)

Place of Birth: Kyiv

Nationality: Ukrainian

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Marital Status: Unknown

Social Media: Facebook, Telegram

Maryana Volodymyrivna Bezuha is a Ukrainian politician and physician who transitioned to active political involvement after obtaining her medical education. Her actions in the Verkhovna Rada and public statements have sparked numerous debates and criticisms, making her one of the most controversial figures in the "Servant of the People" party.

Maryana Bezuha has frequently found herself at the center of scandals due to her public statements and actions. She has criticized the Ukrainian military leadership, particularly the former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. In October 2023, she conducted a "social experiment" on Facebook, posing provocative questions, which also led to public outrage. As a result of these scandals, she was removed from her position as Deputy Chair of the Defense Committee of the Verkhovna Rada.

Education

Maryana Bezuha was born on May 17, 1988, in Kyiv. She grew up in a well-off family. It is known that her father, Volodymyr Bezuha, is the owner of various assets, including the Kyiv "Hranit" plant.

In 2005, Bezuha graduated from Kyiv Gymnasium No. 117 with a gold medal, where she studied foreign languages in depth. She is fluent in English and has an intermediate level of German and French.

After her studies at the gymnasium, Maryana obtained her higher education at the O. O. Bohomolets National Medical University, specializing in "General Medicine." She graduated with honors (red diploma).

In 2011, she entered an internship at the Ukrainian Military Medical Academy specializing in "Internal Diseases."

In 2023, Bezuha began her master's studies at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in absentia, majoring in "Public Administration and Administration."

Maryana Bezuha also completed the International Leadership Program of the U.S. State Department "Healthcare and Marginalized Populations," earning a specialization in "Healthcare Organization and Management."

Family

The family of Maryana Bezuha belongs to the affluent segment of society. Thanks to her parents' financial stability, she had the opportunity to travel extensively from a young age, visiting around 50 countries worldwide.

Her mother, Valentina Tereshchenko, is a highly qualified physician and professor and previously headed a department at the O. Bohomolets National Medical University.

Her father, Volodymyr Bezuha, is involved in business and owns several assets, including the Kyiv "Hranit" plant. Additionally, he was a co-founder of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Pensioners Support Fund, where he worked from the 1990s until 2022.

Maryana Bezuha's personal life remains private. There is no information in public sources about her marital status, and it is unclear whether Bezuha has a husband.

Career

After obtaining her medical education, Maryana Bezuha worked as a physician at the State Administration Office's clinic, serving civil servants and government officials. She specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of internal diseases, particularly cardiovascular and respiratory system pathologies.

Bezuha participated in research in the field of public health and military medicine, collaborating with international organizations to implement modern treatment and rehabilitation methods. She was also involved in educational and scientific programs, particularly in training medical personnel in military medicine and organizing medical support for military personnel.

During the Russian-Ukrainian war, Bezuha addressed issues of medical support for the military, organizing the evacuation of the wounded and adapting NATO standards within Ukraine's military medical system.

Political Activity

In 2019, Maryana Bezuha received a mandate as a people's deputy of the IX convocation, winning elections in the 217th district, which encompasses the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv. She ran from the "Servant of the People" party and joined the parliamentary faction.

Upon receiving her deputy powers, Bezuha served as Deputy Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. Additionally, she headed a subcommittee focused on implementing NATO standards in the Ukrainian army, international military partnerships, and peacekeeping initiatives.

In December 2019, the politician joined the inter-faction association "Humane Country," established at the initiative of the UAnimals organization to promote humane ideas and protect animals from cruelty.

In May 2021, Bezuha chaired a temporary investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada aimed at investigating possible illegal actions by government officials and others that could have contributed to violations of Ukraine's territorial integrity and posed a threat to national security.

Furthermore, she served as Deputy Chair of the Permanent Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, representing Ukraine's interests on the international stage.

In February 2024, Maryana Bezuha announced her departure from the "Servant of the People" faction and party by submitting a corresponding statement.

In 2025, Bezuha continues her political activity as a people's deputy of Ukraine. After leaving the "Servant of the People" faction in July 2024, she was transferred to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation.

Scandals

In 2021, Maryana Bezuha led a temporary investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine that investigated the high-profile case concerning the so-called "Wagnerites" — militants of the Russian private military company "Wagner." The commission analyzed the potential failure of a special operation by Ukrainian intelligence services to detain these individuals. At the same time, Bezuha, acting as the head of the commission, insisted that the event was not a special operation but merely a "special event" organized by the Security Service of Ukraine and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense.

In May 2022, she became embroiled in a new scandal as one of the initiators of draft law No. 7351. This document proposed expanding the powers of combat commanders, granting them the right to use weapons against subordinate military personnel in cases of disobedience, resistance, or desertion. The bill sparked significant public outcry and criticism from human rights defenders.

In June 2022, she was harshly criticized by journalists Yaryna Sokilova and Yurii Butusov, as well as the head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, Serhii Haidai, who accused Bezuha of attempting to interfere in military command.

In July 2022, the politician entered into a public dispute with party member Mykola Tyshchenko. She publicly appealed to the leadership of "Servant of the People" demanding his expulsion from the party, accusing him of harmful actions for the team.

August 2022 was marked by yet another loud conflict – Bezuha accused well-known volunteer Dana Yarova of spreading fake information. This provoked a wave of outrage among the volunteer community, which stood up for Yarova.

At the beginning of 2023, Maryana Bezuha continued her provocative statements, accusing people's deputies Yaroslav Zhelezniak and Oleksii Honcharenko of "speculation on the topic of war." However, their response was sarcastic – they openly mocked Bezuha on social media.

In November 2023, she again drew attention to herself. Bezuha accused the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, of lacking a clear action plan for 2024. At the same time, she called for the military leadership to resign from their positions.

In January 2024, the Verkhovna Rada's Committee on National Security and Defense voted for her dismissal from her deputy position, which resulted from a series of scandals. Soon, Bezuha voluntarily announced her exit from the party and the "Servant of the People" faction, citing that she does not see them as strong enough during the war.</