Mykola Maksymenko

Mykola was born in the village of Khrystynivka in the Cherkasy region. He worked for almost 20 years at Ukrzaliznytsia as a fourth-grade locksmith in the diesel train repair shop at the Khrystynivka motor car depot of the "Suburban Passenger Company" branch. At work, Mykola was respected and valued as a skilled worker who always willingly shared his knowledge.

On March 8, 2022, Mykola was mobilized into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

54-year-old soldier Mykola Maksymenko died on May 25, 2022, just a little short of his 55th birthday.

Acquaintances describe Mykola as a brave and courageous person who believed in our victory and always came to the aid of others.

Mykola is survived by his wife, Valentyna.

The team at the Khrystynivka motor car depot of the "Suburban Passenger Company" of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" mourns the loss of their colleague. This skilled locksmith, who dedicated two decades to the railway, joined the Armed Forces at the beginning of the full-scale invasion. His courage, bravery, and unwavering faith in victory serve as a moral compass for all. Eternal glory to the Defender!