Oleksandr Kapinos

Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Kapinos (; 10 March 1984 – 19 February 2014) was a Ukrainian farmer and political activist who is posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine in 2014. He is a member of the Svoboda party and took part in the clashes of Revolution of Dignity which resulted in his death.

Early life and education Born on 10 March 1984, in the Ukrainian village of Dunaiv. Kapinos graduated with a major in carpentry technique at the Ukrainian State Forestry University in Lviv (now the Ukrainian National Forestry University) in 2006, after completing his hometown school. One of the top pupils, he served a Polish internship. Working in Vinnytsia, he was the leader of the nationalist group Skolota in the area from 2008 to 2009. He went back to Ternopil Oblast in 2009 and started farming there.

Career Kapinos supported Ukrainian culture, restoration of customs, and was an engaged member of the community. He was the leader of the Patriot Volyn advocacy group. He was later buried in his village of Danube in Ternopil Oblast.

Awards and recognitions

A memorial plaque honoring Kapinos was formally opened on 10 March, at Kulykiv, Kremenets Raion. On 24 August 2014, Independence Day, a monument in Dunaiv honoring the Hero of the Heavenly Hundred was unveiled, featuring his statue. On 10 March 2016, his birthday, a commemorative plaque in Vinnytsia was unveiled. On his close friend and regional council deputy Volodymyr Bartsyos's suggestion, it was put in his household.

Honorary Diploma of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Kyiv (posthumously; 8 May 2016)