Roman Zhuk

 

 

This is Roman Zhuk (Ukrainian: Роман Жук.)

Before February 2022 he was a Photographer and Social Activist.

He founded a Public Environmental Organization called Chysto.de which cleans the garbage people leave around the Transcarpathian Sea.

He and his Wife, Lena, also made and sold Jam from Carpathian Berries (Processed Yafina, Raspberries, Mountain Blueberries and even made Cherry Blossom Jam.)

After Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022 he joined the 128^th Separate Mountain Assault Bridge as part of the Scout Artillery Platoon.

As Lena recalled, Roman went to War from the rear city of Mukachevo with the words: "We must end the enemy now so that our Children do not have to fight."

Roman was killed by the Russians on May 26, 2022.

The whole City gathered for his Funeral in Mukachevo in May.

Lena asked people not to come in black, but to wear embroidered shirts and carry Fresh Flowers or Tulip Bulbs. Which were later planted in front of Mukachevo State University, where Lena and Roman studied at one time. They will bloom in Spring - in memory of an incredible man who lit the hearts of Thousands of People with his kindness and love for the Carpathians.