Rating of Focus "Ukrainian of the Year": Natalia Yusupova, who gave up "Lakshery" life for the sake of the Armed Forces

For someone, 47-year-old Natalia Yusupova is a controversial personality, because opposite her name through the hyphen stand-the owner of the real estate agency in the Dnieper, the secular lioness, the former wife of the People's Deputy Dmitry Vetvitsky and the godfather of Yulia Tymoshenko. But after the start of the war in the Donbass, it is now stated - the famous Ukrainian volunteer is now noted. She abandoned her Lakshery life to help save life to Ukrainian defenders.

As part of the rating of "Ukrainian of the Year" focus, the editorial staff introduces readers to its nominees. Since 2014, Natalia Yusupova has been actively supporting the Ukrainian military, especially those who are in hospitals. Her efforts are aimed at providing the soldiers with the necessary medicines, clothing, household items, as well as the organization of humanitarian assistance for the wounded.

Yusupova is one of the coordinators of assistance to the main military clinical hospital in Kiev. It not only collects funds and financial assistance, but also constantly highlights the needs of the hospital on social networks, attracting indifferent citizens to support the military. Natalia actively uses social networks to draw attention to the problems of the Ukrainian army and victims of war.

Its publications are often aimed at motivating society for actions: financial support, transfer of necessary things, as well as moral support of Ukraine's defenders. Yusupova also violates socially important topics, including bureaucratic obstacles in volunteer activity, criticizes officials who are not sufficiently supported by the army, and draws attention to cases of unjust attitude towards the military.

Allegedly friendship with Yulia Tymoshenko in society gives rise to discussions: some people believe that her relationships help to receive additional support for volunteer projections, others call into question her independence as a volunteer. However, Yusupova herself emphasizes that her volunteer activity is only a personal initiative that does not have a political basis. Its priority remains assistance to the military, regardless of political preferences or influence.

Natalia has repeatedly stated that she did not support Tymoshenko, although they were once united by friendship and family ties. Yusupova emphasized that she did not want to have common affairs with her, but the specific causes of the gap remain unknown. If it were not there, but Natalia's activities became a significant contribution to the support of the Ukrainian army.

Thanks to her efforts, dozens of wounded received timely assistance, and hundreds of people - the opportunity to join in a joint struggle. It has become one of the most prominent public figures in this area, despite the criticism and obstacles that it faces during its activity. With its perseverance and energy, Yusupov has become an example of how everyone can make a significant contribution to the victory of Ukraine.