Ihor O. Pavlov

Shooter Igor Pavlov (call sign Ara) died on March 26, 2022, during the defense of Mariupol. The defender was 38 years old. Igor was born in Mariupol, Donetsk region. He graduated from the Mariupol Electromechanical College, then obtained a higher education at a Kharkiv university and became an occupational safety specialist. He loved to attend rock concerts, was the founder and vocalist of the band "Ara Maiden". He worked at a local bookstore. After the Revolution of Dignity and the beginning of the Russian armed aggression, Igor could not remain on the sidelines, so in 2015 he signed a contract with the National Guard of Ukraine. During the full-scale war, he was a shooter as part of the 12th Operational Purpose Brigade of the NGU "Azov". "In Mariupol, Igor was called the 'poster man' because he always knew where and when a particular performance would take place. We went to all possible rock concerts with him. Igor dreamed of opening his own brewery, he really loved craft beer. He often organized tastings. The man was very kind, always helped everyone. He was talented, played in the theater group at the Palace of Culture "Molodizhnyi". On each of his birthdays, he organized a concert of his own rock band. He had many friends, was the soul of the company," said the warrior's wife, Olena. On August 20, 2022, a farewell ceremony and cremation took place at the Baikove Cemetery in Kyiv. Igor left behind a wife and daughter. Sergeant Igor Pavlov was posthumously awarded the Order of Courage, 3rd degree.