With the start of the full-scale invasion, the world of Matviy’s family from Kharkiv turned upside down. His father was an officer in the National Guard and a fighter since 2014. This is a man who lived through the hottest phases of the anti-terrorist operation zone, and on the 24th of February he stood bravely to defend Ukraine and his hometown of Kharkiv. His belief in victory was an inspiration to everyone. Until one day, a rocket attack took his life, he can no longer be contacted by his family. 

Now, 8-year old Matviy is the main man in the family. He is very happy and outgoing, loves taekwondo, and learns English. In the autumn, Matviy welcomed a brother, Hordiy. The boy misses his father, his hugs, his walks together and his advice. Despite the pain, he made a promise to himself: to grow up with Hordiy as worthy sons of their father, patriots of Ukraine!