Roman Oleksiv
Roman Oleksiv is an aspiring ballroom dancer from Ukraine who, at the age of seven, suffered severe burns from a missile strike that tragically claimed his mother's life. After undergoing more than 30 surgeries and extensive skin grafts, he has become a symbol of resilience and hope, inspiring the award-winning film 'Romchyk,' which tells the story of his recovery and dreams of becoming a professional dancer.
Born on Jul 01, 2015 (10 years old)
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Montenegro:
Eleven-year-old Roman Oleksiv survived a Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia in 2022, in which 28 people were killed, including his mother.
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Croatia:
Roman is an 11-year-old boy who survived a Russian missile attack and has undergone 36 surgeries.
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Romania:
Roman Oleksiv shared his heartbreaking story of losing his mother in a missile attack during a session dedicated to Ukrainian children affected by war.
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Portugal:
Roman Oleksiv survived a Russian attack and his story inspired a British short film.
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United Kingdom:
An aspiring ballroom dancer, who was seven when he was injured by a bomb in his native Ukraine, has become the subject of an award-winning London film.
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