Olena Abdulaieva is a participant of the 2025 regional contest "Woman of Donetsk Region" in the nomination "Creator of Changes and Opportunities"
Olena Abdulaieva was born in Velyka Novosilka, studied in Mariupol, and received three degrees at once: philology, law, and psychology. She worked as a secretary-translator at the Federation of Greek Societies of Ukraine, and then for more than a decade at the customs authorities. But in 2017, she took a bold step and put on a military uniform. She served in the TCC and in a military unit in Avdiivka. At the end of 2022, she retired from military service and has the status of a combatant and ATO veteran.
In 2022, after being forced to evacuate, she completed her studies in psychology and now works in Lviv. She provides psychological support to the military, their families, and civilians in difficult life circumstances. She has a kind word and advice for everyone.
But service is only a part of life. Her soul has always been striving for creativity. Almost all her life Olena has been "drawing with a needle", embroidering with cross stitch, satin stitch, and beads. Her paintings, dresses, bags, and accessories have repeatedly become lots at charity auctions for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Another great love of the woman is music. Together with her mother and son, she created the family band Souvenir. Her mother plays the accordion, her son plays the guitar, and Olena herself "lights up" the audience with a tambourine in her hands. Their performances represent the Velykonovosilkovo community at festivals and concerts, both regional, national and international.
Olena also writes poems that have already won awards at poetry festivals. They reflect her experiences, dreams and hopes. Articles about Olena and her musical family are often published in online publications and on the radio.
She is a woman who knows how to combine strength and tenderness, professionalism and creativity. She heals souls with words, supports with music, inspires with embroidery, and shares the warmth of her heart with everyone who needs it.
Read the detailed story of the contestant here: https://surl.li/exdohm