“RUSIK”

Ruslan was born in Kharkiv Oblast. After finishing nine grades of school, he enrolled in a railway vocational school, where he earned qualifications as an auto mechanic and a track inspector. From an early age, he was interested in sports and the fan movement. Ruslan’s fan life began in his teenage years, when he joined SPC. His older brother played an important role in this—he was one of the key members of the group. Ruslan quickly became part of the movement, showed loyalty, and became a reliable brother-in-arms to his friends. Sport took up a significant part of his life. He trained at Sashko Klushyn’s gym, developed in combat disciplines, and constantly improved his physical performance. His perseverance and drive for self-improvement made him a strong fighter and a dedicated fan. He was a sincere and devoted supporter of “Metalist,” actively traveled to away matches, took part in performances and football-adjacent events, always remaining part of the fan community. He was one of the youngest members of our collective who stood up to defend Kharkiv during the full-scale invasion. He was killed in March 2022 during a missile strike on the building of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kharkiv. In the ranks!