There are families for whom their profession becomes part of their family history. The Mohylat family is one such example. Their combined employment history at Zaporizhia Coke and Zaporizhstal spans 128 years. This year, this family has been awarded Metinvest’s "Steel Dynasty of Coke-Making Professionals" title.
The story of this family dynasty began with Oleksandr Ivanovych Mohylat. At the age of 25, he first stepped through the gates of Zaporizhia Coke. For a quarter of a century, Oleksandr worked as a maintenance fitter in the tar distillation shop, diligently carrying out his duties and helping ensure the reliable operation of equipment. To this day, his colleagues remember him as a sincere, friendly, and compassionate person who was always ready to support by word and deed.
Alongside him, his wife, Valentyna Vasylivna, was building her own professional career. She worked as a teacher at the company's kindergarten and later as an operator in the tar distillation shop. Together, they not only built a strong family but also laid the foundation for a family tradition: approaching work with responsibility, integrity, and respect for others.
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Every year, Metinvest recognises families that shape the Company's history. As part of the 2026 corporate competition, four Golden Dynasties and six Steel Dynasties were selected from among steelworkers, miners, maintenance specialists, and coke-making professionals.
These values were passed on to the couple's sons, who started working at the plant in 1991. For Ihor and Oleh, working at the plant became a continuation of their family's story.
Following in his father's footsteps, Ihor has spent 35 years working as a maintenance fitter in Zaporizhia Coke's tar distillation shop. His wife, Maryna, works at Zaporizhstal as a warehouse keeper in the Production Preparation Department, while his daughter, Alona, is a lead engineer with the Railway Freight and Commercial Operations Service. Their work involves the supply of equipment and materials, as well as ensuring uninterrupted internal transportation operations.
In the Mohylat family, there were never any grand words about workplace accomplishments. Instead, there was a strong sense of responsibility, respect for their chosen profession, and a belief that quality work begins with personal discipline. These were the very principles that were passed down from parents to children, along with professional knowledge, experience, and a passion for their profession.
Ihor MOHYLAT, head of the family dynasty:
"Carrying on my father's work is a great honour and responsibility for me. I grew up listening to his stories about the plant, the people who worked there, and the importance of being reliable in your profession. Today, my wife, daughter, and I are continuing this story. We take pride in preserving our family traditions, working diligently, and passing on our experience and respect for the profession to the next generation."
