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I’m a Hero, Mum

"Mum, I'm a scout!" — the story of a hero who fell fighting for Mariupol

"Mariupol is being restored. People are heading back and returning to a life of peace. They live and kids are being born. We live under a peaceful sky," says Olga Dyakonova, mother of Eduard Dyakonov, a Hero of Russia and special forces officer. "Probably… if our boys hadn't gone to defend us, we wouldn't be talking so calmly now," she adds. Olga's son, Eduard played a crucial role in liberating Mariupol, sacrificing his life to save friends and comrades. Find out why he chose to serve in the armed forces and how he acted in his final days. The documentary also sheds light on a mother’s unwavering strength and resilience in the face of loss. Olga carries on and supports other mothers of fallen Donbass fighters. How can a mother's love can guide her through life’s toughest struggles?

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Published: 26 January 2024 11:59

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