"TEKHNOLOH"

Kostia was born and studied in the city of Nova Kakhovka, Khersonska Oblast. In 2013–2014, during the Revolution of Dignity, the occupation of Crimea, and the outbreak of war in eastern Ukraine, despite his young age, he showed remarkable patriotism and civic awareness. He stopped buying products with Russian barcodes, and at school he argued with his history teacher because the teacher held a pro-Russian position. At 18, Kostia went to serve in the 12th RS of DUK PS, which was based in Khersonska Oblast—first in Henichesk, and later in Chongar. He had good relationships with his brothers-in-arms and his commander, and he left service due to health reasons. He worked abroad. Although he had a deferment, he wanted to continue a military path, so he returned to Ukraine and in 2021 began compulsory military service. During the medical commission, he insisted that his health issues would not prevent him from serving. When the full-scale invasion began, he was waiting for demobilization and for the chance to join DUK PS or Azov. In August 2023, as soon as a portion of legislative changes came into effect allowing the mobilization of conscript servicemen, he submitted a request to transfer to Azov. He completed training and received the position of a grenadier. His brothers-in-arms say: “He was so driven. Throughout his service and participation in combat, he showed himself as a brave man—someone who would stand like a wall for his own, a mentor. He was not afraid to teach and to share his experience with others.” Kostia was not only a good soldier, but also a true friend—sincere, genuine, always supportive, always able to find the right words. Even on the hardest days, he could find something bright—something that gave hope. He believed in Ukraine’s victory, in the liberation of his home from Russian occupation, and he did everything possible to bring that day closer. Kostia always said: “I’m here for Ukraine, for our land, for our children,” recalls Kostia’s mother, Ms. Olha. His friend, “Tekhnoloh,” was killed on 23 November 2024 while carrying out a combat mission in Donetska Oblast. He was 23 years old. We remember. We will avenge.