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Mr. Manafort’s influence was apparent on Mr. Yanukovich’s visit this week in Dneprodzerzhinsk.

Born the son of a steelworker in the Ukrainian industrial center of Dneprodzerzhinsk, he has never been anything but an orthodox organization man, maneuvering successfully in party ranks for almost 40 years.

He often rolls up his sleeves and cooks for old comrades from his home town Dneprodzerzhinsk.