Participant of the regional contest "Young Person of the Year – 2025" in the nomination "Unbroken: The Strength of Spirit and Valor of the Donetsk Region" Aliona Palchak
Aliona Palchak was born in Kramatorsk in 1995. After finishing school, she received a secondary specialized education in "Computer Operator" and "Bank Teller." During her studies, she was involved in folk dancing.
She worked at a bank and as a clothing sales consultant, and from 2019 to 2024, she was a credit expert in Kramatorsk.
After the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, she continued to live and work in Kramatorsk, while her brother volunteered for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. After his and her mother's death, she left the country for six months, but the longing for her homeland made her return.
In 2025, Aliona decided to dedicate herself to the defense of the country and joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. She is currently serving in the military.
With faith in the future and Ukraine's victory, Aliona is making her contribution to the defense and repulsion of aggression.