Maris A. Kaminskyi

He studied at the Lviv Military Lyceum named after the Heroes of Kruti. After graduating from the Airborne Faculty of the Hetman Petro Sahaidachny National Academy of Ground Forces in 2012, he was assigned to the 80th Airborne Regiment, where he showed the best results in firing training among 20 newly arrived lieutenants. He was engaged in karate and other sports. He served in Lviv, in the airborne support company, in the positions of platoon commander, company commander. Since 2013 - in Chernivtsi, head of the food service. At war - from its very first days, a participant in the defense of Luhansk Airport. A Love Story. In a multi-storey building, in an apartment with windows overlooking the parade ground of the military unit, lived a pretty girl named Yana. A young officer arrived for service in this same unit after being transferred from Lviv. And this guy's name was Maris. And these young people walked the same street, she - to work, he - to service. They say that in the life of every person there comes a moment that changes everything … They didn't even suspect what surprise the winter of 2015 had in store for them, they didn't even realize that the next year they would be standing right here, in this festive hall, holding hands tightly. And in fact, this could only happen on New Year's Eve. After all, this is one of the most mysterious and amazing holidays, because its anticipation and celebration is connected to the world of good fairy tales and magic. These holidays promise a meeting with something mysterious, give hope for the best, for a miracle! And the story of their love began simply. On January 14, 2015, Ukrainian families celebrated the first day of the new year according to the old style, or rather, the feast of Basil … But in the regiment where Maris served, it was a normal working day, albeit a little tense, because in a week the paratroopers had to return to the East again. And so, right after the formation on the parade ground, Maris left the unit and, together with his fellow officers, went home. Suddenly, Maris's comrade, Captain Anatoliy Zaremsky, got an idea - to congratulate their fellow servicemen, because today is a holiday. No one objected … They quickly organized themselves, bought a few kilograms of wheat, remembered carols and set off. They were greeted with joy in every apartment, they received greetings from them, they were treated to delicious food … Only one more apartment, number 11, to Oksana Vasylivna, remained to be visited. The door was opened by a lovely, very young girl. Seeing her, Maris froze and didn't understand what was happening to him. Was it festive emotions, or the magic of the New Year holiday that had such an effect on him. One thing was clear - he couldn't take his eyes off the girl. Those eyes … They captivated him. Their gazes met for a moment. And he didn't even realize that this was love, love at first sight. But surely she's still a schoolgirl … He even dared to ask her age. And Yana, to be more convincing, even showed her passport. This made Maris very happy. He also added 5 years to himself for more solidity. …Days flew by. In the unit, preparations for the next dispatch to the East continued. Before leaving, the officers gathered for a farewell dinner with friends at "Roxolana". Returning from work, Yana joined them. Her mother was there, she was also going to the East. Songs, dances, laughter, it was somehow fun … And again they saw each other, their eyes met … Already then, in Maris's eyes, one could see love! And she … She wanted him to invite her to dance. But Maris danced with everyone, only for some reason he didn't invite her. "Maybe he likes older women, he's 30 years old," thought Yana, although it slightly "touched" her. Only one thing held back the love-sick man - tomorrow we are leaving for the ATO. No need … This sweet girl, with thoughts of whom he fell asleep and woke up, gave him no peace there, in Luhansk. She had captured his heart! What to do? How to be? I want to hear that gentle and sincere voice at least once more. And then a lucky chance helps. Under the pretext of repairing Oksana Vasylivna's phone, Maris copies Yana's number. Hope appeared … And a flurry of messages began. True, Yana didn't answer, because the phone number was unfamiliar. Stubbornly pursuing his goal, Maris chooses a different tactic - he decides to call. And it worked! Yana wanted to sternly reprimand the persistent subscriber, but suddenly she recognized a familiar voice, and they started talking, albeit only on "You". And this went on for 3 long months. So winter worked its magic! It forged friendly relations. And here comes spring … The paratroopers are returning. Another meeting, tears of joy, flowers, hugs of loved ones … Among the huge crowd on the parade ground, they found each other with their eyes and only had time to wave. Yana was very preparing for the meeting with her mother. She set a festive table, invited friends, neighbors. She also invited Maris. And outside, spring had already declared itself in full. Love was in the air, releasing Cupid's arrows all around. These arrows also reached Maris … He didn't walk with flowers and gifts, but flew to meet his beloved. Yana invited him to lunch the next day. True, the "beloved work" didn't let him go, and only a week later Maris had free time. He will see her again! On wings of love, with flowers, he is already at the door … And then a surprise … The door is opened by his brother Misha, and his beloved is not there - she went to her grandmother. And another week of waiting. How long it is … But finally - the first date! They walked the streets, drank coffee, enjoyed ice cream. And they just kept silent, but they felt each other. Her most tender smile in the world made him forget all the words he wanted to tell her. Every cell of his body desired that Yana be only his, he felt that he had been waiting for her his whole life. Although romantic walks were greatly hindered by work, Maris turned on all his charm, surrounded the girl with tenderness, love and care. So Yana voluntarily surrendered to the captivity of his love. Spring fell in love with them finally, but it was she who separated them. The beloved, fulfilling his military duty, had to go to the Eastern Front … Again, farewells, goodbyes … Friends, neighbors tried to support Yana, to comfort her. But tears filled her eyes. They had just said goodbye, and already love-filled SMS messages were flying to each other. But what is this? Another lucky chance! The echelon's departure is delayed … "Maris is still in Chernivtsi!" Yana manages to shout to her mother and is already rushing in a taxi back to the station, to her beloved … Next to him, she truly felt safe and was incredibly happy! With him, even to the ends of the earth! And he only needed her. He truly loved for the first time. Happiness finally opened its arms to them. They enjoyed each other. And they had never been so good. It was that memorable day when, on the platform, Maris made the main decision of his life - he proposed to Yana and asked her to wait for him. To which she replied with a precious "Yes". And there was no one among all the people who were happier than them. Now their life was divided into the period when they were together, and the period of waiting for Maris's return from the East … A new countdown began, long months of waiting … Yana didn't miss a single news report, she couldn't find a place for herself, she prepared parcels for him, prayed and waited … And he, when bullets whistled around and bombs exploded, reassured her with a word or an SMS: "Everything is fine with me. Don't worry. I'll be back soon. I love you very much, just wait for me." They had to communicate live very rarely, but it was enough for them to understand that they loved each other. Maris knew how to surprise his beloved and give her gifts, despite the distance and the war. On holidays, Yana found gifts from her beloved as a manifestation of his true love. She was amazed and fell even more in love with Maris. In him, she saw a real man, a real officer, for whom the concepts of honor and responsibility were above all. He is her Hero! During the time Maris was at war, they didn't see each other that many times. How difficult it is sometimes to find yourself in this life … And it's even harder to meet your love, to be able to see among thousands of faces those eyes that will make you stop, hold your breath, make your heart beat and understand that this is your destiny! But feelings tested by war are the strongest. And that's why we know for sure that the heroes of this amazing story are happy people! Simply because they love! Love made them truly happy. That's the story. Maybe simple for some, but it's amazing, bright, filled with happiness and great love!