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The presentation of the book “Armageddon for the Corruptionists. The Shadows of Big Money” in Kharkiv became a platform for an open discussion about why, over three decades, corruption schemes have not disappeared but have simply shifted from one president to another. The author, Olena Duma, spoke openly about her fight, the pressure of the system, and why genuine reform is not beautiful slogans but numbers in the budget.
More than money: what the book is about
During her speech, Olena Duma emphasized that her book is not so much about finances as about values. It is an epilogue to events that are already being written today, and an honest account by a public servant about how the system works from the inside.
According to the author, many in the civil service masterfully practice the art of “making it so that nothing gets done.” Real anti-corruption work is not about creating yet another grant-making organization or producing pretty reports on websites, but about real actions that bring income to the state and fund the army. The book describes cases that prove that even in the face of fierce opposition—from law enforcement agencies to representatives of big capital—it is possible to achieve results if there is political will and a professional team.
Billions in results: from theory to practice
Olena Duma shared impressive results of her work:
During the period 2022–2024 years, the budget revenue thanks to effective asset management grew from 34,8 million UAH to 12,34 billion UAH.
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