Participant of the regional competition “Young Person of the Year - 2025” in the nomination “Rescuer of the Year” Oleksii Dubyna
Oleksiy Dubyna was born in 1998 in the picturesque village of Serhiivka, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region. Since childhood, he has dreamed of becoming a rescuer - helping people, saving lives, and being there when support is needed. His fellow villagers know him as a friendly, sensitive and responsible young man who is always ready to help. Whenever someone was in trouble, Oleksiy was the first to rush to the rescue, took care of stray animals and never refused to support those who needed it.
From a very young age, he showed organizational skills and leadership potential, which he retained in his adult life. After graduating from the Kramatorsk Center for Vocational Education, where he received a degree in electric and gas welding, he started working in his specialty at a large mining company, Pokrovske Mine Administration.
However, the young man's heart belonged to the rescue service. Oleksii voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine, taking the first step towards realizing his dream of becoming a rescuer. At the end of 2021, he began working at the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Donetsk Oblast: first at the 52nd and later at the 83rd State Fire and Rescue Unit.
The full-scale invasion caught Oleksii on duty in the city of Kramatorsk. On February 24, 2022, at about four in the morning, the first explosions were heard. At that moment, disturbing thoughts about his family and the uncertainty of the future flashed through his mind... But in a moment, he realized that he had to act. Oleksiy, like his colleagues, did not hesitate to fulfill his professional duty - under rocket fire, amidst the destruction and fires, risking his own life to save others.
He took part in numerous rescue operations during the shelling of settlements in the Pokrovsk district, in particular, in the villages of Serhiivka and Rivne, the towns of Udachne and Shevchenko, and the cities of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. He paid special attention to his native Udachne community: he helped to cover the roofs of damaged houses, close broken windows, and evacuate residents in danger.
Thanks to his endurance, inner peace and the support of his colleagues, Oleksiy manages to go through the most difficult challenges. And his positive thinking and sense of humor remain the traits that help him adapt and keep his faith despite all the difficulties.
The life of Oleksiy Dubyna is a shining example of courage, high professionalism and boundless dedication to his work. He continues to fulfill his duties in the Donetsk region, risking his own life every day and remaining true to his calling to save lives.
For his dedicated service and heroism, Oleksiy was awarded a number of high honors. Among them are the President of Ukraine's award “For Defense of Ukraine”, the badge “For Courage in Emergency Situations” from the Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, as well as letters of appreciation from the Head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration and the Myrnohrad City Council for his high professionalism, conscientious performance of duties and significant contribution to the defense of Ukraine.
Oleksiy Dubyna is not just a professional, but a man with a big heart whose daily work saves lives.