Elena Trofenov

Elena Trofenov is the mother of Sasha Trofenov, a survivor of captivity who was recently released after being held for 498 days. During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, she expressed gratitude for the efforts made by Russia for the release of her son and highlighted the family's painful history with captivity. Elena's story is marked by resilience, as she represents the fourth generation in her family to experience captivity, linking her family's past struggles to the present.