According to Russian media, Yarashchev, a native of the Samara region, was stationed with his team near Grishino in Donetsk and managed to destroy several firing positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 21-year-old Russian soldier Sergey Yarashchev, who was recently awarded the title of 'Hero of Russia' by Vladimir Putin, did not expect to survive. He held his position on the front line in Donetsk for 68 days, repelling attacks alone and refusing all offers of surrender. During an assault as part of a team to capture one of the fortifications, Yarashchev was the first to break through the Ukrainian lines and destroyed several enemy firing positions.
