And again, the Fatherland called the heroes... Rafis Burganov took part in the event dedicated to the heroism of the defenders of the Fatherland

And again, the Fatherland called the heroes... Heroes whom the new generation knows and remembers. Today, everyone who visited gymnasium 139 in Kazan was convinced of this. A solemn event dedicated to the heroism and courage of the defenders of the Fatherland was held at the educational institution.

The event was shared with students, teachers, graduates of the school, relatives of those same heroes by the rector of the Volga Region University of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism Rafis Burganov, the head of the administration of the Vakhitovsky and Privolzhsky districts of Kazan Albert Salikhov, the leading specialist of the general department of education and final certification of students of the Ministry of Education of Tatarstan Elena Lobanova and others. The guests of honor were the parents of a gymnasium graduate, a graduate of the Volga Region University of Sports, a master of sports of Russia, a champion of the Russian Championship in swimming, a sergeant, a combat veteran Dmitry Usov - Vladimir Dmitrievich and Marina Alexandrovna, who heroically died in the line of military duty in a special operation in Ukraine, as well as relatives of servicemen special military operation.

Welcoming those present, Rafis Burganov emphasized that Defender of the Fatherland Day has long been not only for men - women also serve.

“Every generation has its own test. A special military operation is not a one-day decision - it is a decision to protect both the physical and moral integrity of Russia. Today we cannot but remember the feat of the heroes, the feat of a graduate of your school, a graduate of our university, Dmitry Usov, who, without hesitation, gave his life in the interests of the Motherland,” said the rector of the university. Addressing the parents of Dmitry Usov, Rafis Burganov thanked for the upbringing of a worthy person, a hero and for the conviction in the fidelity of his choice.

Dmitry Usov's mother, Marina Alexandrovna, in turn, noted that their son was always confident in his choice.

“Our loved ones are leaving, but they remain alive as long as we remember them. We remember how we sat together at the lessons, we remember how cheerfully we went hiking with the whole class ... We also remember the tears of our grandparents, who told us about the Great Patriotic War. The war is over, but search parties are still finding and perpetuating the names of missing soldiers. Any information found is our memory. The memory of the dead. The memory of those events that were. The memory of our son. Dmitry lived a short but bright life. He was a real warrior, a real athlete, a real friend. And the guys from the search squads are real warriors. They collect bit by bit our history with you, they do not allow to distort our memory with you. Never doubt your Fatherland! Be proud of your Motherland, praise and glorify it with your victories. Never be afraid of anything!" Marina Usova emphasized.

The rector of the Volga Region Sports University and the parents of the hero, Dmitry Usov, presented gold and silver medals for excellence in the search movement of Tatarstan to students and graduates of the gymnasium.
The students of the gymnasium paid tribute and respect to the fallen heroes and those who are now defending the Motherland - they prepared a heartfelt performance.

An exposition dedicated to the memory of Dmitry Usov was opened at the Touching Fate Museum. Parents donated to the museum 2 sports medals, a paratrooper's beret belonging to Dmitry, a flag of the 11th airborne assault brigade. Classmates, together with the class teacher Lilia Blokhina, presented the parents with an album of memories.

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Dmitry Usov, a graduate of the Volga Region University of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism, Master of Sports of Russia, Champion of the Russian Swimming Championship, sergeant, veteran of combat operations, who heroically died in the performance of his military duty in the special operation in Ukraine, studied in Gymnasium No. 139 of Kazan from the 1st to the 7th grade. After graduating from Grade 7 Dmitry entered the School of Olympic Reserve 1 in St. Petersburg. During training repeatedly showed high results in swimming competitions of the Russian and international levels.
From the age of 15 he has been a member of Russian national youth swimming team.

In 2009 he became a laureate of the prize for the support of talented young people.

In 2010 he became a champion in the 50-meter freestyle at the Russian Championship.

In 2011 Dmitry Usov won Russian Junior Swimming Championships in freestyle and medley relay.

In 2012 he was a member of the Russian national swimming team.

After the Olympic Reserve School, the athlete entered the Lesgaft National State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Health in St. Petersburg. But after his first year, he transferred to the Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism (then the Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism). In 2013, he won silver in the 50m freestyle at the Volga Federal District Championship.

Upon graduation from the university in 2016, he was drafted into the Russian Armed Forces as a conscript. He did his military service in Ulan-Ude, and at the end of his service in 2017 he signed a contract with the rank of junior sergeant. By the order of the commander of the military unit he was awarded the next military rank of sergeant.

He performed special tasks in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic, Veteran of combat operations. By orders of the Russian Minister of Defense Dmitry Usov was awarded the medals "Participant of the maneuvers of troops (forces) "Vostok-2018", "Participant in the military operation in Syria", "For Military Valor" II degree and "For Military Valor" I degree, in 2019 by order of the Commander of the Russian Airborne Troops - the medal "For Excellence".

In March of this year Dmitry Vladimirovich died in a special military operation in the territories of the Donetsk People's Republic, Luhansk People's Republic and Ukraine... A feat is not just courage and heroism, it is great work, iron discipline, unbending will and great love for the Motherland. For his courage and heroism he was posthumously awarded the Order of Courage by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation.