aiWe had a wonderful yard and a pond at home, which my son Oleksiy built with his own hands. It had water lilies growing and fish swimming.

aiFrom childhood and throughout his life, my son rescued and took care of wildlife and domestic animals. He had a large collection and was a well-known animal rights activist and caretaker.

aiOleksiy had many plans for life: to expand his shelter for animals in Mariupol, to create a online channel, to get an education, to get married, to become a father. But without hesitation he went to protect the most precious: family, city, country.

aiOleksiy loved nature very much, dreamed of traveling. He always did what he loved. And he changed the world around him.

aiAnd then the defense of Mariupol, the 'honorable capture' and the terrorist russian attack in Olenivka.

aiThank you, son, for choosing me to be your mother. I am proud of you, Warrior of Light!