Hennadiy Kernes 1959 – 2020

Biography

Hennadiy Kernes was born on June 27, 1959, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, where he would dedicate much of his life to public service. Throughout his career, he became a prominent figure in Ukrainian politics, working to represent and advocate for his community during significant periods in the nation’s history. His commitment to civic engagement reflected his deep connection to his native city and its people.

Kernes’s life came to an end on December 16, 2020, when he passed away at Charité Hospital in Berlin due to COVID-19. His death during the global pandemic represented a profound loss to those who knew him and to the communities he had served. He was laid to rest at Second City Cemetery in Kharkiv, where he remains close to the place he called home.

Those who knew Hennadiy Kernes remembered him for his dedication to public life and his genuine concern for his constituents. His legacy continues through the work he accomplished and the impact he made on his fellow Ukrainians. He is survived in memory by the city of Kharkiv and all those whose lives he touched through his service.