Poltorak Leonid Mikhailovich

Leonid Mikhailovich Poltorak serves as a Senior Lecturer at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, specializing in military training and artillery systems since 2001. His expertise bridges academic instruction with practical military applications developed through decades of service.

Academic Background:

• Graduated from Sumy Higher Artillery Command School (1974)
• Specialty: Command and tactical operation of artillery weapons
• Qualification: Engineer for operation of artillery weapons

Research Focus: Poltorak's work centers on combat applications of military units, with particular emphasis on artillery systems integration, tactical operations, and maintenance protocols for specialized military equipment. His research spans self-propelled and ground artillery units, radio communication systems, and engineering electrical equipment maintenance under field conditions.

Honors:

• 12 service medals from the Armed Forces of Ukraine
• Dual commemorative breastplates for 20 and 25 years of Armed Forces service
• Regional recognition from Zaporizhia authorities

Instructional Role: Poltorak teaches General Military Training, Tactical Preparation, Topographical Studies, and Artillery Reconnaissance. His classroom (room 7) at 23 Tsymlyanska Street serves as the hub for military education at the university, where he imparts both theoretical knowledge and practical field experience to cadets.