[3][1] Papiyev has a degree in physics from the Chernivtsi State University and a PhD in economics.

[3] In 2002-2003 Papiyev was a member of the Verkhovna Rada representing the Social Democratic Party of Ukraine (united).

[3] In from the 2007 Ukrainian parliamentary election until 2010 he again became a member of the Verkhovna Rada representing the Party of Regions.

[3] In the 2014 Ukrainian parliamentary election he again was reelected to Verkhovna Rada as a member of Opposition Bloc.

[2] In the 2019 Ukrainian parliamentary election he again was reelected to Verkhovna Rada as a member of Opposition Platform — For Life.