How the Domansky family acquired real estate and millions

Vladimir Domansky, a deputy of the Lviv Regional Council from the European Solidarity party and former head of the Bryukhovytsia rural community (2015–2020), has found himself at the centre of a scandal. An investigation revealed that during his tenure, the settlement became a magnet for the asset growth of the Domansky family.

Modest beginnings and a sharp surge in wealth

When Domansky took office as the head of Bryukhovytsia in 2015, his financial situation was relatively modest. According to his 2016 declaration, he owned an apartment in Lviv (23 m²), half of a house in Vola-Homutska, 420,000 UAH in cash, and a share in the company "Ninel". His annual salary amounted to 140,000 UAH.

However, within just a few years, the family's assets began to multiply rapidly. In 2017, Domansky's wife purchased a car for 356,000 UAH, and in 2018, an apartment for 500,000 UAH. By 2020, she had acquired a house in Bryukhovytsia valued at 900,000 UAH.

Growth in relatives' assets

Not only his wife, but other family members also unexpectedly began acquiring real estate and land plots. Domansky's wife's brother, 18-year-old Volodymyr Uskyi, bought two plots for 500,000 UAH, and later an apartment, which he soon sold for over 2 million UAH. His father, Vasyl Uskyi, became the owner of commercial premises and land plots.

Domansky's mother-in-law, Mariia Uska, acquired a luxury apartment in Lviv and several land plots. Additionally, large loans taken by the Domansky family from acquaintances feature in a number of transactions.

Business and connections

While heading Bryukhovytsia, Domansky signed permits for the construction of residential complexes and facilities where companies linked to his relatives were subsequently involved. For instance, his father-in-law Vasyl Uskyi's firm participated in large-scale construction, and Domansky's contact phone number was used in the documents of various companies.

Furthermore, the Domanskys invested in the restaurant business. The "Taverna Salvador" restaurant on Rynok Square in Lviv was opened with the involvement of funds from Domansky and his relatives, but it ceased operations shortly after.

Corruption allegations

In December 2023, Domansky was detained by officers of the State Bureau of Investigation on suspicion of receiving a bribe of $25,000 and 190,000 UAH. During the detention, he and his associate attempted to destroy the money by flushing it down the toilet.

The court imposed a preventive measure of round-the-clock house arrest on Domansky.