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A monument to football player Stepan Chubenko, People's Hero of Ukraine, was opened in Kramatorsk
On December 10, on World Football Day, in Kramatorsk, a monument to the goalkeeper of the local "Avangard," People's Hero of Ukraine Stepan Chubenko, who died at the hands of militants of the so-called "Donetsk Lepeople's Republic" in 2014, was unveiled.
On December 10, on World Football Day, in Kramatorsk, a monument to the goalkeeper of the local "Avangard," People's Hero of Ukraine Stepan Chubenko, who died at the hands of militants from so-called "DNR" in 2014, was unveiled.
We remind you that the traditional tournament in memory of Stepan Chubenko is taking place. The Ukrainian Football Association also participates in it. In particular, at the sixth memorial, eight teams from Kramatorsk, Konstantinivka, Pokrovsk and Poltava received footballs from the UAF.
Stepan Chubenko
Stepan Chubenko studied at Kramatorsk General Secondary School No. 12 and was passionate about football. He played as a goalkeeper for the youth team of "Avangard" (Kramatorsk) and dreamed of becoming a professional footballer. He supported the Donetsk "Shakhtar." With friends, he organized a team called KVK and looked after a children's home in his hometown. He was interested in history. At the beginning of the war in Donbas, along with friends, he participated in rallies supporting Ukraine's integrity, brought water and products to Ukrainian soldiers who came to defend the city. Risking his life, Stepan removed the flag of so-called "DNR" from a city square. Posthumously awarded the Order of People's Hero of Ukraine.
