15 October 2026
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Former Odessa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov was among the top five individuals most frequently mentioned by journalists in investigative reports from 2014 to 2026. Odessa-based “Rostdorstroy” and “Avtomagistral-Pivden” topped the ranking of companies.
This is according to a study by YouControl.
Trukhanov ranks fifth in terms of mentions
YouControl analysts analyzed over 45,600 articles from the “Media Reputation” module, which compiles journalistic investigations from more than 100 media sources.
During this period, Trukhanov was mentioned 116 times. Only Ihor Kolomoyskyi (237), Petro Poroshenko (170), Volodymyr Zelenskyy (155), and Rinat Akhmetov (131) were mentioned more often.
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In terms of the number of critical mentions, Trukhanov ranked eighth with 72 mentions. The top three spots were taken by Viktor Yanukovych (364), Petro Poroshenko (135), and Ihor Kolomoyskyi (115).
Odesa-based companies lead among legal entities
In the ranking of legal entities for 2006–2026,Rostdorstroy LLC took first place (208 mentions), followed byAvtomagistral-Pivden LLC (172). Third place went to the State Agency for Infrastructure Restoration and Development (151).
Together, these three entities appear in 531 articles, or more than 16% of all mentions in the top 50. The top three have remained unchanged over the past 12 years.
The Odesa City Council also made the ranking, with 24 mentions. Overall, local government bodies and the public utilities sector account for 14% of the sample.
The peak of journalistic investigations occurred in 2025, with 8,949 articles. As of mid-September 2026, 8,494 articles had been recorded.
Among the 50 most frequently mentioned individuals, businesspeople, oligarchs, and real estate developers account for about 31% of all mentions. Politicians, members of parliament, and mayors account for nearly 29%, while top government officials account for about 24%.
Ірина Глухова