“Nazariy Gryntsevich, a young serviceman from Vinnitsa, who was known as one of the youngest defenders of Azovstal and was captured by Russian, posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. The decree on the highest state award was signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 8 for exceptional courage and heroism in the protection of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Grintsevich, known under the call sign “Grinka”, served”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
Nazariy Gryntsevich, a young serviceman from Vinnitsa, who was known as one of the youngest defenders of Azovstal and was captured by Russian, posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. The decree on the highest state award was signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 8 for exceptional courage and heroism in the protection of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Grintsevich, known under the call sign “Grinka”, served in the Azov regiment. After his release from captivity in September 2022, where he spent more than 4 months, he became one of the founders of the special unit “Contact 12”, occupying the position of platoon commander.
Tragic died May 6, 2024 at the age of 21 in the Serebryansky Forest in the Lugansk direction. Buried Nazariy Grintsevich on Alley of glory Sabari cemetery. The mother of the hero, Marianna Gryntsevich, noted that the son dreamed of this award, but always emphasized that she should be obtained exclusively for military merit.
The assignment of this title has become a certain pleasure for the family of the deceased. His mother also said that in honor of her son in Vinnitsa a mural would be created and a street was named.
