102-year-old resident of Chernihiv region talks about her life

Ukrainian Elena Ioschkova, residing in Chernihiv region, celebrated her 102nd birthday on July 1. This woman has become the oldest resident of Novhorod-Siverskyi community. According to 'Hlavkom', Elena has a great sense of humor, excellent memory, and she advises everyone not to be sad.

Just two years ago, Elena was independently tending to her garden at her age, keeping chickens until she was 101. But last year she had to hand over the birds to her neighbors as she spent her first winter at home at the request of her relatives.

“The little house is no longer young, and just a little warmth is enough for it. I was scared to leave it alone. So in winter, we only have the cat Dasha,” said her niece Anna Bohdanovych.

It is reported that the cat named Dasha belonged to a neighbor until her owner returned in the spring.

Elena Ioschkova, who has never owned a television, has a special passion for reading newspapers and magazines. She usually goes to bed at seven in the evening and rests during the day.

Still coming up with jokes: the oldest resident of Novhorod-Siverskyi community celebrates her 102nd birthday

Elena Ioschkova took her first steps in the job market at the age of 13. Throughout her life, she tried various positions, including working with children, as a pig farmer, cattle breeder, poultry farmer, and cook. This brave woman survived the harsh times of the Holodomor and World War II, yet she believes that the main thing is to maintain health and always stay optimistic.

Recently, another Ukrainian, Anna Kravchenko from Sumy region, celebrated her 100th birthday and shares her secret to longevity - 'work, and everything will be fine.'

An active lifestyle and a constant positive attitude are the key components of Elena Ioschkova's longevity. It is no wonder that bright personalities like her deserve our admiration and respect.