Olena Matvijenko
Olena Matvijenko is a 66-year-old Ukrainian grandmother who gained attention for her efforts to locate her grandson, Illja, who was taken during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. After discovering him in a Russian propaganda video, she embarked on a challenging journey to retrieve him, highlighting the plight of abducted children amid the conflict. Her story reflects the broader humanitarian crisis faced by families separated by war and underscores the struggles of Ukraine in reclaiming its missing children.
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Slovakia:
Olena Matvijenko is the grandmother of Illja, who worked tirelessly to bring him back from Russian captivity.
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Slovakia:
Olena Matvijenko is the grandmother of Illja Matvijenko, who worked tirelessly to bring him back from Russian captivity.
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Slovakia:
Olena Matvijenko is Illja Matvijenko's grandmother who recognized him in a Russian propaganda video.
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