In Dnipro, 15-year-old Maria Lebid was killed in a Russian missile strike on a residential building, while she was home alone at the time of the explosion.
Maria was a ninth-grade student at School No. 66 and had a passion for ballroom dancing, music, learning English, and caring for houseplants.
In her victorious school presidential election campaign, Maria wrote about herself:
“I’d like to tell you a little about myself: I’m 15 years old, I have a music education, and I’m passionate about learning English. My hobby is houseplant cultivation. I’m determined, friendly, and hardworking. I try to approach life with humor and positivity.”