“Do you know what the best-selling product is?” the head of Ukrposhti addressed the presenter. “Artek waffles.” They cost for a reason, it’s because they are bought.”
Smelyansky emphasized that the demand for products depends on the region and specific locality. According to the head of the enterprise, military personnel often buy products at Ukrposhti branches.
“I was in Druzhkovka. I saw that we were selling ketchup there. I said: “We’re filming for the hell of it, it’s only ruining our image.” They said: “Don’t film, please.” The military often come and buy, [когда] parcels are received. One size does not fit all. Transcarpathia is Transcarpathia. Druzhkovka is Druzhkovka,” he added.
Smelyansky noted that Ukrposhta receives more than UAH 1 billion from the sale of products at its branches. At the same time, thanks to sales of sausage, the company, according to Smelyansky, receives more than $1 million (about 42 million UAH).
“By the way, young people buy energy drinks. Therefore, we are looking at what energy drinks need to be supplied to the departments,” he announced.
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Igor Smilyansky has been heading Ukrposhta for almost 10 years.
In May 2025, Smelyansky reported that his salary as the general director of Ukrposhti in 2024 amounted to UAH 11.72 million before tax for the year.
