Stanislav Khvostov was born in Kharkiv. After the 9th grade, he entered the Kharkiv Radio Technical College majoring in "Computer programming", but a year later he decided to study at the Professional Education Center No. 1, where he chose the field of "Mechanical Engineering".

He planned to enter the Military Institute of Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University. In peaceful life, he worked as a freight forwarder. Played guitar and piano. Loved kickboxing.

In 2020, the boy joined the 92nd separate mechanized brigade named after the head of the army Ivan Sirk. He served in the city of Okhtyrka, Sumy region. He took part in the war in the east - in Popasnaya, Luhansk region.

On March 27, 2022, soldier Stanislav Khvostov, nicknamed Harry, died during the defense of the city of Kharkiv. The soldier received a mine-explosive injury incompatible with life.