Vladimir Petrovich Zatonsky (08.08.1888, v. Lysets, Khmelnitsk region, Ukraine – 29.07.1938), state and party leader, chemist. Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (1933), Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (1929).
Conducted research and organizational work as chairman of the Committee on the Chemicalization of the National Economy of the Ukrainian SSR (1928–1934). He paid attention to the work of research institutions and the training of scientific personnel.
Awarded with the Order of the Red Banner (1921).