Yuri Minenko was born in the city of Radomyshl (Zhitomir region, Ukraine). He attended the Radomyshl music school (piano class, 1987 - 1994), Zhitomir Musical College (choir conducting class, 1994 - 1998)

Yuri Minenko was a finalist in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition in 2009. He has successfully participated in several important vocal competitions: The All-Ukrainian Competition "Voice of

Yuri Minenko press reviews Mananan International Festival, Isle of Man - recital "Yuriy Mynenko...was able to reproduce in his modern Manx audience that same effect

Yuri Minenko repertoire Opera, oratorio / Parts Dmitry Bortnyansky (1751 – 1825) «Alcide»    •  Alcide Francesco Bartolomeo Conti (1681/1682 – 1732) «David»