The Minister of Culture of Ukraine (since February 2013), Deputy Director at Kyiv City State Administration) (June 2010 - January 2013). Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor. Distinguished by the state for the achievements in the sphere of science and technology.

By the decision of an Academic Council of the University as of August, 29, 2011 (protocol №10) was honored the title of an Honorable Professors for his personal contribution to the University development, assistance in perpetuation of Borys Grinchenko memory and opening a monument to Borys Grinchenko in Kyiv.