Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy is the founder and ideological inspirer of FC “Ruh” (Lviv), a Ukrainian businessman, philanthropist, and head of the charitable foundation “Domivka.”
He was born on February 1, 1971, in Gorodyslavychi. His parents worked very hard: his mother was a laundress, and his father was an electrician. Hryhoriy and his sister were largely raised by their grandparents.
Hryhoriy graduated from a mathematics-focused school with an emphasis on English.
Due to his strong football skills, young Kozlovskyy was advised to apply to the Lviv Trade and Economic Institute, which had a renowned football team. He earned his higher education degree in “Accounting and Analysis of Economic Activity” upon graduating from the institute in 1994.
Immediately after graduation, he secured a position in the customs clearance department at the Lviv Tobacco Factory, which at the time was owned by the American corporation RJ. Reynolds Tobacco.
In early 2010, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy became the head of the Lviv Tobacco Factory.
From 2006 to 2010, he served as the director of Mega Eurostroy LLC.
In 2009, he opened the “Sviatoslav” hotel and restaurant complex in the city of Vynnyky. In 2013, he became a co-owner and general director of the Grand Hotel in Lviv.
He is the honorary president of FC “Ruh” Lviv. Between 2010 and 2014, Kozlovskyy played for FC “Ruh” as a footballer in the Lviv Region Premier League. In 2018, he founded the FC “Ruh” Football Academy.
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy is actively involved in volunteer activities and provides substantial support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Rehabilitation of soldiers and preparation of veteran warriors for the “Invictus Games.”
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy, a Lviv-based volunteer, philanthropist, and honorary president of FC “Ruh,” has joined a project aimed at rehabilitating wounded service members.
On the grounds of the FC “Ruh” Football Academy and the Emily Resort in Vynnyky, the “More Than Anything” project has been launched. Its primary goal is to provide treatment and rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.
Rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers is a critical task for Ukrainian society. Many soldiers have suffered injuries or trauma due to combat. They need assistance to restore their health and return to a normal life.
Specialists have provided aid to 54 Ukrainians, with 37 undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at the FC “Ruh” Academy. Thanks to the resources of the club and its founder, the highest standard of care has been ensured, providing defenders with the support they need. The Emily Resort and the FC “Ruh” Academy are equipped with everything necessary for recovery. Soldiers rehabilitated at the “Ruh” facilities praised the professionalism of doctors, state-of-the-art equipment, and excellent conditions for healing and recovery.
The wounded fighter of the “Azov” regiment, Krzysztof Mushak, is undergoing full rehabilitation at the base of the “Ruh” football club at the initiative of the ideological inspirer of FC “Ruh” Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy. Hryhoriy did not hesitate to offer him to use the services of the club’s medical center as soon as he learned about the Ukrainian soldier’s tragedy.
Rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers is a long and challenging process requiring extensive financial and human resources. However, this effort is vital for enabling soldiers to return to civilian life and contribute to rebuilding Ukraine.
Another significant contribution to the rehabilitation of soldiers through sports was their preparation for participation in the “Invictus Games.” The football club “Ruh” and its founder and owner of the Emily Resort, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy, actively participated in organizing and hosting the competitions. Athletes competed in archery, athletics, cycling, powerlifting, indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, swimming, table tennis, and wheelchair basketball. The competitions were held at the Emily Resort sports complex, which also provided accommodations, meals for the athletes, and an event hall for official ceremonies of the “Invictus Games.”
Business and fortune of the Lviv businessman
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy’s business is represented in the following areas:
Restaurant Business
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy is the owner and founder of several restaurants in Lviv. His restaurant business encompasses a wide range of cuisines, from Ukrainian to European and Italian.
The “Sviatoslav” hotel and restaurant complex in Vynnyky, near Lviv, is a flagship project of Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy. The complex includes a hotel, a restaurant, a brewery, and a spa center. The “Sviatoslav” restaurant specializes in Ukrainian cuisine and offers a wide variety of dishes from different regions of Ukraine.
The “Royal Brewery” restaurant in Lviv specializes in European cuisine and its own craft beer. The restaurant features an open kitchen where guests can watch the preparation of dishes.
The “36Po” restaurant in Lviv is a unique establishment that specializes in Italian cuisine and live sharks. The restaurant boasts an aquarium housing sharks, stingrays, and other marine fish.
The “Cabinet” restaurant in Lviv is an intimate venue specializing in European cuisine. It features an elegant interior and offers a wide selection of dishes and beverages.
Hotel Business
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy is a co-owner and the general director of Lviv’s “Grand Hotel.”
The “Grand Hotel” is a five-star hotel located in the heart of Lviv. Built in 1894, it is one of the city’s oldest hotels. The hotel features 150 rooms and suites, along with a restaurant, bar, conference hall, and spa center.
Kozlovskyy is also a co-owner of the “Sviatoslav” hotel and restaurant complex in Vynnyky, Lviv region. This complex includes a hotel, a restaurant, a water park, and a spa center.
Medicine
In 2022, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy and his partners opened the ultra-modern Emily Medical Center in Vynnyky, Lviv Region. This center is unique for Ukraine, as it offers a wide range of services in the field of surgery, rehabilitation, plastic surgery and other medical areas.
The center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and its team consists of highly qualified doctors and medical staff. Emily Medical Center offers both paid and free services.
Kozlovskyy is also a co-owner of the “Biogaia” pharmacy chain, which specializes in the sale of natural and organic medicinal products.
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy’s investments in the healthcare sector are a significant contribution to the development of Ukrainian medicine. They enhance the quality of medical services, improve access to treatment for all Ukrainian citizens, and promote the advancement of medical science.
Construction
In 2006, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy founded the company LLC “Mega Eurobud.” This company specializes in the construction of residential and commercial properties. Under the businessman’s leadership, the company “Mega Eurobud” implemented a number of successful projects in Lviv and other cities in Ukraine. In particular, the company built the residential complexes “Warszawska,” “Nova Istoriya,” and “Suchasny Kvartal.”
In addition, Kozlovskyy is an investor in a number of other construction projects, including:
The construction of a sports complex for the football academy FC “Ruh” in Vynnyky, Lviv region.
The construction of the residential complex “Nova Kvartaliya” in Lviv.
The construction of the hotel and restaurant complex “Sviatoslav” in Vynnyky, Lviv region.
Kozlovskyy is a supporter of modern construction technologies and materials. He believes that construction should be environmentally friendly and energy efficient.
Football in the Life of the Philanthropist
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy has been passionate about football since childhood, a passion passed down from his uncles. Upon entering the institute, he played for the university team.
In 2009, Kozlovskyy took under his patronage the senior and youth teams of the football club “Ruh” in the town of Vynnyky. FC “Ruh” became a four-time champion of the Lviv Region Premier League among amateurs (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015).
From 2010 to 2014, Kozlovskyy played for “Ruh” as a footballer in the Lviv Region Premier League. In 2013, he participated in one match in the Amateur Championship of Ukraine.
In 2016, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy became the founder and ideological inspirer of FC “Ruh” (Lviv). In its first season in the Ukrainian Premier League, FC “Ruh” finished in seventh place. In the 2022/23 season, FC “Ruh” won bronze medals in the Ukrainian Premier League and qualified for the Europa League.
In 2018, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy established the FC “Ruh” Football Academy. The Academy’s football complex was built using modern European technologies. Boys from all over Ukraine aspire to join, as the Academy not only offers an excellent sports infrastructure but also strong coaches and opportunities to participate in international tournaments.
The football legacy is continued by Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy’s eldest son, Sviatoslav, who is a professional footballer and has played as a striker for FC “Ruh” since 2020.
Assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Creation of Combat Teams to Defend Against Shahed Drones
The football community and FC “Ruh” consistently support Ukrainian soldiers and will continue to do so until ultimate Victory. For Independence Day, the soldiers of the 45th Separate Artillery Brigade received 10 anti-Lancet systems called “Zozulka,” along with other essential equipment needed by the troops on the front lines. The cost of this equipment amounts to nearly 1.5 million hryvnias.
After the increase in enemy shelling, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy and FC “Ruh,” together with the head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration Maksym Kozytskyi and acting head of the Lviv Regional Council Yurii Kholod, joined efforts to create a “Iron Dome” tactical air defense system to protect Lviv and the region. A total of 3.7 million hryvnias was raised for the formation of mobile fire teams and the purchase of necessary equipment. Fully equipped vehicles were handed over to the Air Command “West.” These fire teams will guard the skies and shoot down kamikaze drones over the Lviv region.
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy actively supports Ukrainian soldiers. He personally handed over six military trucks, an excavator, nets, and 20 radios to two Lviv brigades. Additionally, with Kozlovskyy’s funding, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already received 250 artillery tablets, 2 multifunctional training systems, 70 radio stations, 50 generators, about 2,000 sapper shovels, hundreds of angle grinders, laptops, tablets, a minivan, and 15 vehicles that underwent major repairs.
Marital Status
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy is very proud of his children and dedicates all his free time to their upbringing. He is a happy father of five children. From his first marriage, he has two daughters and a son, Sviatoslav, who has continued the Kozlovskyy football legacy and plays for FC “Ruh.”
At the age of 47, the businessman married for the second time. His chosen partner was the talented singer Yuliya Dumanska. The couple selected a symbolic date for their wedding—February 14, 2018, Valentine’s Day.
Yuliya Dumanska began her artistic career as part of the Lviv group “Glamour,” later transitioning to a solo career. The talented singer has received several prestigious awards. In 2015, she was nominated for the YUNA music award in the category “Best Duet” for her performance of the song “Tayna” with Vitaliy Kozlovskyy. In 2021, she won the “Breakthrough of the Year” nomination at the Top Hit Music Awards.