Oleksandr Shashkin

Oleksandr was born and lived in the town of Apostolove in the Dnipropetrovsk region. In February 2001, he began working as a track layer at the Apostolivska track distance, where he worked for over 20 years.

His supervisor and colleague Vasyl Fediw recalls that Oleksandr was a diligent and responsible worker who knew his job exceptionally well and worked conscientiously. He was always willing to help outside of working hours: “Sashko and I were like brothers.”

On February 24, 2022, Oleksandr took up arms to defend his homeland.

42-year-old Oleksandr Shashkin was killed on March 17, 2023, while carrying out a combat mission near the village of Vodiane in the Donetsk region.

Oleksandr is survived by his wife.

The team at the Apostolivska track distance of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" extends heartfelt condolences to Oleksandr Shashkin's family. His responsibility and brotherly dedication will forever remain in our hearts. Eternal memory and glory to the defender!