Tihipko was elected leader of the party Strong Ukraine in November 2009.Sylna Ukrayina party to support Tihipko in presidential elections, Kyiv Post (November 28, 2009) In January 2010, Tihipko declared "his team" will participate in the 2014 Kyiv local election.Tihipko's team to participate in Kyiv mayoral election, Kyiv Post (January 20, 2010)
