Mykola O. Leshchenko

Soldier Mykola Leshchenko (call sign Klaus) died on October 24, 2023 between the villages of Vasyukivka and Sacco and Vanzetti in Donetsk region. During a combat mission, he sustained fatal injuries as a result of enemy artillery shelling. The warrior was now forever 32 years old. Mykola was born in Kyiv. He graduated from the Kyiv State Academy of Decorative and Applied Arts and Design named after Mykhailo Boichuk. He worked as a graphic designer in the printing industry and on international platforms, creating logos, brochures and posters. He led a healthy lifestyle, was passionate about sports and literature. He was a member of the literary association "Storium" (United Kingdom), where he initiated and co-authored scripts. He was fluent in English. He was an aesthete in everything. He had his own style, but did not share the ideas of hedonism - only balance, without excess. He traveled a lot. In May 2023, the man joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He fought as part of the 30th separate mechanized brigade named after Prince Kostiantyn Ostrozkyi. He was an operator-scout. "He had a friendly character, was always ready to help. During military service, he constantly learned and self-improved. He knew how to be a reliable comrade. He was kind-hearted and acutely felt injustice. His friends said he was extraordinary. He did not like swearing and respected kindness and humor in people, but not sarcasm," said the defender's mother Raisa. Mykola was buried in the Alley of Glory of the Berkovets cemetery in Kyiv. His parents were waiting for him at home.