
Valery Matskevich
Belarusian politician and social entrepreneur
Leader of the European Choice faction, Head of the United Transitional Cabinet apparatus
Background
Born on August 15, 1983, in Bobruisk. Holds a degree in economics. Studied public policy at the European Humanities University.
Active in the political life of the country since 1999 — over 25 years. One of the representatives of a generation that consistently and selflessly fought for the freedom and European future of Belarus.
Political and civic activity
In the 2000s, served as Deputy Chairman of the Young Front, worked with diplomatic missions of the European Union and the USA, and participated in negotiations at the highest level.
Actively participated in the electoral campaigns of 2001, 2006, 2010, and 2020. During the 2020 campaign, led the analytical group in the united campaign headquarters of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
In August 2020, was detained at Akrestina and Zhodino prison.
Since autumn 2020 — member of the Coordination Council. Actively participated in its reform, engaged in strategic planning and international cooperation, including developing relations with the Ukrainian side.
Since October 2023 — Head of the United Transitional Cabinet apparatus. Responsible for coordinating work, interaction between structures, and preparation and implementation of decisions.
Entrepreneurial activity
From 2008 to 2020, engaged in entrepreneurial activity. Co-founder of a startup school for teenagers, where dozens of young Belarusians were able to discover their talents and abilities, develop communication skills, learn the basics of financial literacy, and determine their future profession.
Priorities in the Coordination Council
Daily work to ensure that democratic forces are a real system that delivers tangible results. Turning ideas into real solutions.