Leonid Makarovych Kravchuk was a Ukrainian politician who served as the first president of Ukraine from 5 December 1991 to 19 July 1994. Kravchuk's presidency was marked by Ukraine achieving independence from the Soviet Union, the handover of its post-Soviet nuclear arsenal and an economic crisis that ultimately resulted in him losing re-election. Prior to his presidency, he was Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada. After leaving office, he served as a People's Deputy of Ukraine for the Social Democratic Party of Ukraine (united).
- Occupation
- politician, economist, film actor
- Position held
- President of Ukraine, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, People's Deputy of Ukraine, People's Deputy of Ukraine
- Citizenship
- Soviet Union, Ukraine, Poland
