Leontiy Sandulyak was a Ukrainian public figure and diplomat, notably recognized as a co-author of the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine.
Born on March 8, 1937, in the village of Koziryany, now part of the Kelmensky District in the Chernivtsi Region, Sandulyak made significant contributions not just in the political arena but also in science.
This document is considered the cornerstone of Ukraine's sovereignty and highlights Sandulyak's pivotal role as a key architect of the nation's independence.
He played a pivotal role in building Ukraine's worldwide profile as the country's first extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Romania.
The city of Chernivtsi acknowledged his outstanding accomplishments by making him an honorary citizen, demonstrating the wide-ranging influence of his work.