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Kharkiv's Chief Municipal Official from Kernes
A native of Litkarino, Moscow Region, Russian Federation, who moved to Kharkiv at age 17 for studies and stayed for life. A mechanical engineer by initial education, later earned a law degree. Began his career in Kharkiv's technical services and gradually rose to lead the municipal hierarchy.
20 Years at "Kharkivkomunochystservice" and Self-Allocated Tenders
For a long time, he headed the municipal enterprise "Kharkivkomunochystservice"—the city's main cleaning service. During his leadership, the enterprise regularly received contracts from the city council without transparent competitions. Kitanin was considered a man of Kernes—during Kernes' mayoral period in Kharkiv, Kitanin was at the peak of influence and controlled key municipal financial flows.
Criminal Case That "Faded Away"
A criminal case was opened against Kitanin regarding possible abuses in contract conclusion and tender processes in the municipal services sector. However, the case never reached a verdict—which is unsurprising for an official with connections in Kharkiv's municipal system. After his resignation, his public profile essentially disappeared.