Vasily Afanasyev. Born on August 11, 1917. Began his military career in 1942 at the age of 25. Served in the Steppe Front reconnaissance group with the rank of senior sergeant. Participated in the liberation of Ukraine. While forcing the Dnieper, he was wounded in the leg and was sent to hospital. After recovery, he found himself in his regiment and participated in the liberation of Hungary. He was awarded the medal "For the Liberation of Budapest". He participated in the liberation of Czechoslovakia and Romania as part of the 2nd Ukrainian Front. He was wounded and contused twice. He was awarded the Order of the "Red Star", the Order of "Patriotic War II degree". He finished the war in Germany. Died in 2001.