Valerii’s concert tours include France, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Moldova and Belarus. Valerii performed with internationally acclaimed Ukrainian chamber orchestra “Kyiv Soloists” under direction of Prof. Bogodar Kotorovych. Valerii has won a number of competitions. The most notable awards include Grand Prize at the International Cultural Festival “Slavyansky Bazar” in Belarus (1997), diplomas and scholarships at the Ukrainian Cultural Fund “New Names of Ukraine” (1995-1997), Grand Prize at the Kyiv Family Creative Festival “Tune of Two Hearts” (1999), Grand Prize at the competition “Silver Note” in Odessa, Ukraine where Valerii was awarded the violin (1999). Received Special Prize for excellent performance of Romanian/Jazz piece at the International Competition in Moldova (2001), awarded by the author, Boris Dubossarsky. Awarded First Prizes at violin competitions in Ukraine held at Dnepropetrovsk Music College and at Donetsk Conservatory (2005). Valerii was awarded the International Full Music Scholarship at Park University, Missouri (2005) and attended Graduate Certificate Program in Music Performance with emphasis in solo and ensemble recitals. Valerii was awarded Grand Prize at Naftzger Young Artists Competition held in Wichita, Kansas (2006).  

Valerii holds Associate Degree in Violin, Orchestra Performance and Teaching earned at Kirovograd Music College, and Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance earned at Park University, Missouri.