Anna Demenkova

Anna Serhiivna was born on July 22, 1990, in Saint Petersburg. She dedicated her professional life to the railway industry—working tirelessly for the benefit of the field she devoted her heart to from 2009 until her last days. Her journey began with a modest yet highly responsible position as a passenger train conductor. Even then, she stood out for her caring nature, diligence, and humanity—qualities that accompanied her throughout her professional life. After obtaining her higher education at the Ukrainian State Academy of Railway Transport in 2012, Anna Serhiivna continued her career as a computing technician. However, her true calling was working with youth. For over 10 years, Anna Serhiivna devoted herself to the children's railway "Mala Pivdenna." As a production training instructor and later as the deputy head, she generously shared not only knowledge but also her love for the profession, instilling responsibility, dignity, and respect for work in her students. For many children, she became their first mentor, a role model, and for some—a second mother.

In 2024, Anna Serhiivna transitioned to the position of lead engineer for labor process regulation in the labor organization, payroll, and management structures of the regional branch "Pivdenna Railway." Subsequently, Anna was appointed acting head of the children's railway (children's) structural unit "Children's Railway 'Mala Pivdenna'" of the regional branch "Pivdenna Railway" of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia." In her new role, Anna remained a person for whom daily work was not just a duty but a mission. She approached every task with warmth, attentiveness, and a deep understanding of the significance of human labor. Anna Serhiivna was a person of light—someone who radiated positivity, responsibility, wisdom, and boundless kindness.

Sadly, on June 7, 2025, at the age of 34, while performing her official duties, Anna tragically lost her life due to an aerial strike from a guided bomb (KAB).

The bright memory of Dmytrenko Anna Serhiivna will remain in the hearts of colleagues, students, friends, and all who had the fortune to work or study alongside her. She left behind not only a professional legacy but also deep human gratitude and love.

The cruel war takes away the best every day...