Tamara Kolesnyk died as a result of shelling in Mariupol on March 19, 2022. The 90-year-old woman stayed in her apartment until the end, as there was no way to evacuate her from the besieged city.

Tamara Nikolaevna was originally from Russia. She lived in Mariupol for more than 65 years. Here she married a Ukrainian, gave birth to a son. She worked as a school teacher.

"Grandma loved this land, Ukraine, with all her soul. She had a big heart and at the same time was strict and persistent in teaching children," said granddaughter Maria.

Tamara Kolesnyk is survived by her son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.