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.
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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.
Cijela priča iza viralnog svjedočenja Roman Oleksiva, dječaka koji je preživio ruski napad na Vinicu
Montenegro· 2025-12-14Roman is an 11-year-old boy who survived a Russian missile attack and has undergone 36 surgeries.
Jutarnji list - Dječak koji je izgubio majku u ruskom raketiranju i prošao 36 operacija rasplakao prevoditeljicu: 'Ja sam Roman, imam 11 godina...'
Croatia· 2025-12-11
Roman Oleksiv shared his heartbreaking story of losing his mother in a missile attack during a session dedicated to Ukrainian children affected by war.
Moment sfâșietor în Parlamentul European. O interpretă a izbucnit în lacrimi când traducea mărturia unui copil ucrainean despre moartea mamei sale
Romania· 2025-12-11
Roman Oleksiv survived a Russian attack and his story inspired a British short film.
Pequeno bailarino Roman sobreviveu a um ataque russo e inspirou uma curta-metragem | Guerra na Ucrânia
Portugal· 2025-02-18
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.
Boy burned in Ukraine air strike inspires ballroom film
United Kingdom· 2025-02-18
