About Iryna Tsvila
Lived 1969 – 2022 (aged 52). Iryna Tsvila was a Ukrainian and Russian teacher, photographer, political activist and military personnel.
Iryna Volodymyrivna Tsvila (; 29 April 1969 – 25 February 2022) was a Ukrainian teacher and photographer who participated in the Russo-Ukrainian War to defend her country against the Russian invasion and was killed during the Battle of Kyiv.
Biography After receiving pedagogical education, she worked at the Kyiv International School "Meridian" until 2006.
In 2014, she volunteered during the war in Donbas for the Sich Battalion. She later served for the Ukrainian Army's National Response Guard Brigade.
Works Voices of War. Stories of veterans
Death Tsvila was killed on 25 February 2022, during the Battle of Kyiv, during an armored assault by Russian troops. Her husband also died during the Battle of Kyiv.
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Who was Iryna Tsvila?
Ukrainian artist and soldier
When was Iryna Tsvila born?
Iryna Tsvila was born on 29 April 1969 in Kyiv Oblast.
When did Iryna Tsvila die?
Iryna Tsvila died on 25 February 2022 in Kyiv.
What was Iryna Tsvila's occupation?
Iryna Tsvila was a teacher, photographer, political activist and military personnel.
What nationality was Iryna Tsvila?
Iryna Tsvila was Ukrainian and Russian.
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