“At the end of December 2022 it became known that Afanasiev was killed in the Luhansk region”, – WRITE: www.radiosvoboda.org
“From the very beginning, he fought against the Russian occupation of Crimea and was one of those who in the first days of a full -scale invasion stood in defense with weapons in his hands. From the first days of the Russian Operation on the Occupation of Crimea, he actively participated in patriotic events, openly opposed the attempt of annexation of the peninsula and supported the struggle for a single Ukraine, ”she wrote on Facebook.
According to Tasheva, the initiated electronic petition on the granting of Athanasiev the title of Hero of Ukraine has collected more than 25 thousand signatures of citizens. Non -governmental organizations and human rights activists urge him to give him the highest state award.
“Gennady Afanasiev is an example of true patriotism, unbreakable spirit and devotion to Ukraine. He will remain in memory as a hero who gave his life for the freedom and independence of his native land, ”the deputy added.
The name of the photographer and lawyer from Simferopol Gennady Afanasyev became widely known after he became involved in the Crimean Terrorists. In 2014, he opposed the Russian annexation of Crimea, after which he was detained in Simferopol by FSB staff on charges of preparing terrorist attacks. Together with him, other persons involved in the case were detained. International human rights organizations have called this case political, and its involved political prisoners. He spent 767 days in prison.
After his release from Russian imprisonment in 2016-2018, Gennady Afanasyev was the author of the project of Radio Liberty Crimea.
At the end of December 2022 it became known that Afanasiev was killed in the Luhansk region. He fought in the 130th battalion of the Troy 241st Brigade of the Armed Forces. Afanasiev went to the military enlistment office on the first day of a full -scale Russian military invasion of Ukraine.
On April 11, it became known that Gennady Afanasiev was awarded the Ukrainian Order “For Courage” of the 3rd degree.
Photo gallery: He survived the Russian prison, died in the war with Russia. Farewell to Gennady “Toro” Afanasiev (photo report)