Memory of Leonid Dubinin
Leonid Illarionovich Dubinin, a worker in capital transport who had worked for over 60 years, passed away at the age of 84. He began his career as a driver in 1959 and witnessed the evolution of Kyiv's transport over several decades.
Dubinin's work experience spans over six decades, during which he worked at the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trolleybus depots of Kyiv. The first model of trolleybus he worked on was the MTB-82. He continued to work at trolleybus depot No. 2 even during the times of Ukraine's independence.
Contribution to Transport Development
Throughout his career, Dubinin drove various models of trolleybuses, including:
- Škoda 9Tr
- Škoda 14Tr
- Škoda 15Tr
- YUMZ T1
- Kyiv-12
- LAZ E183D1
- LAZ E301
- Bogdan T701
- Bogdan T901
In particular, he worked on trolleybus YUMZ T1 No. 2443.
His contribution to the development of capital transport will remain in the memory of many Kyiv residents who used public transport services during his long career.
The death of Leonid Dubinin is a loss for Kyiv transport, where his experience and dedication were defining. Throughout his career, capital transport underwent significant changes, and his testimony may serve as an important historical context for understanding the evolution of this field. Honoring his achievements, the city pays tribute to the memory of a person who was part of many lives of Kyiv residents, providing them with daily connections.