Ivan is from the border town of Derhachi, Kharkiv region. The russian invasion of 2022 made him grow up faster, took away unforgettable moments that he could have had in a peaceful life. He left the city for 4 months of the war, but later returned. He continues to study and make plans. This is the second time Ivan has taken part in the essay competition organised by the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation. He won for his story  about the life of his city during the war.