Yuriy Shuharov

director

Yuriy Shuharov is the director of the Kramatorsk Educational and Production Enterprise of the Ukrainian Society of the Blind (UТОС), a position he has held since 2000. Under his leadership, the enterprise has evolved from producing chains for livestock to manufacturing corrugated cardboard. Shuharov has faced significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which led to the relocation of the enterprise from Kramatorsk to Yagotin. He is committed to providing job opportunities for people with disabilities, despite not utilizing state compensation programs, citing bureaucratic complexities. His efforts have included securing foreign grants to acquire new equipment and improve production capacity, demonstrating resilience in maintaining operations and supporting the workforce amidst difficult circumstances.