Igor Vasylovych Kondratiuk is a Ukrainian television host, producer, showman, and intellectual — a system-level figure in the history of Ukrainian television. His professional path is unique: he managed to combine scientific rigor, intellectual game formats, and mass television, creating an entire ecosystem for discovering and developing talent. In the media sphere, Kondratiuk is rightfully called the “father of Ukrainian talents” — dozens of artists who later became stars of the national scene passed through his projects.
Kondratiuk is a rare example of a person who brought academic discipline and analytical thinking into show business, transforming it from a chaotic environment into a structured system with clear rules of quality and growth.
Biographical overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Igor Vasylovych Kondratiuk |
| Date of birth | March 14, 1962 |
| Place of birth | Pryhirya village, Kherson region, Ukraine |
| Education | Faculty of Physics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv |
| Academic degree | PhD in Biological Sciences (105 scientific publications) |
| Key projects | “Karaoke on the Maidan”, “Chance”, “X-Factor”, “Ukraine’s Got Talent” |
| Awards | 6× “Teletriumph”, “Crystal Owl” |
| Family | Wife Oleksandra, three children |
“Karaoke on the Maidan” — a record, a phenomenon, and a global precedent
Kondratiuk’s flagship project — “Karaoke on the Maidan” — is the longest-running music TV show in Ukrainian history, airing for over 20 years. The format became a cultural and social phenomenon, for the first time turning street singing into a part of national television.
The project is listed in the Book of Records of Ukraine, and Igor Kondratiuk himself became its permanent symbol.
A special highlight is a unique global fact: Kondratiuk is the only TV host in the world who presented the same karaoke show in different countries and in two languages — in Ukraine (“Karaoke on the Maidan”) and in Russia (“Karaoke on the Arbat”).
Judge and expert of national talent shows
Igor Kondratiuk played a key role as a judge and producer in the country’s leading television formats:
- “Chance”
- X-Factor
- “Ukraine’s Got Talent”
His judging style was marked by professional toughness, directness, and strategic thinking. He evaluated not only vocals or charisma, but also the long-term potential of an artist, turning these shows into real social elevators.
Producer and social capital
As a producer, Kondratiuk discovered and brought to the big stage a number of well-known artists, including:
- Vitaliy Kozlovskyi
- Natalia Valevska
His approach focused not on short-term success, but on building a career, an image, and a sustainable repertoire. This formed a high level of trust in his name within the industry.
Intellectual games: the beginning of a public career
A lesser-known but fundamentally important fact: Igor Kondratiuk’s public career began not in show business, but in intellectual games.
He was a participant in the club “What? Where? When?” and became a recipient of the “Crystal Owl” as part of Andrey Kozlov’s team.
This experience explains his natural role as host of the science-popular program “Eureka!”, for which he also received the “Teletriumph” award.
Scientist-biologist and academic legacy
Igor Kondratiuk is a PhD in Biological Sciences and a graduate of the Faculty of Physics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (specialization — solid-state optics).
He worked at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and is the author of more than 100 scientific papers in molecular biophysics.
Awards and professional recognition
- Six-time winner of the “Teletriumph” award
- Recipient of the “Crystal Owl” of the “What? Where? When?” club
These awards confirm not a one-time success, but long-term institutional recognition across different fields: television, science, and intellectual formats.
Civic position and current activity
In recent years, Igor Kondratiuk has been actively involved in public life, supports Ukraine, engages in charity work, and speaks publicly on issues of culture, language, and information security.
He is also developing modern digital formats, including YouTube projects — in particular “Kondratiuk on Monday” — which makes him a figure relevant for 2026, not merely historically significant.
Family and continuity of intellect
Igor Kondratiuk is married and has three children — Serhii, Danylo, and Polina.
A noteworthy detail highlighting intellectual continuity: his daughter Polina graduated in 2025 from Arizona State University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Conclusion
Igor Kondratiuk is a rare example of a figure where science, intellect, mass culture, and civic responsibility converge. He did not merely create popular shows — he designed Ukrainian show business as a system, discovering talent, setting standards, and remaining relevant for more than two decades.
