Prominent Professor Boris Avksentiuk Killed in Vinnytsia Attack: Funeral Arrangements Announced

Ukrainian Tragedy: The Attack on Vinnytsia

According to Главком: A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia on March 24, 2023, claimed the life of distinguished scientist Boris Avksentiuk. A Doctor of Technical Sciences and professor, he made a significant impact on Ukraine's scientific and educational communities. A farewell ceremony for Boris Avksentiuk is scheduled for March 27, 2026. This loss underscores the human cost of the ongoing war, which continues to claim lives far from the front lines.

The Life and Career of Boris Avksentiuk

Boris Avksentiuk was born in July 1941 in Kharkiv. After completing secondary education in 1959, he enrolled in the physics faculty of Novosibirsk State University, graduating in December 1964 with a degree in 'Physics'. From January 1965 until August 2001, he worked at the Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Novosibirsk. He defended his dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences in 1973 and became a Doctor of Technical Sciences in 1992 with a dissertation in thermophysics and molecular physics.

Since 2001, Avksentiuk had worked in the Department of Commodity Science and Marketing at the Vinnytsia Trade and Economics Institute of KNTEU, and from September 2014, he served as a professor in the Department of Commodity Science, Expertise, and Trade Entrepreneurship. He was not only a highly qualified specialist but also a person of great culture, wisdom, and dignity.

'The bright memory of him will forever remain in the hearts of all who had the honor of working and studying alongside him. We express our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. Eternal memory and glory to Professor Boris Petrovych Avksentiuk!' Vinnytsia Trade and Economics Institute of DTEU

In addition to Vinnytsia, Russian forces also attacked Lviv on March 24, resulting in casualties and damage to a nationally significant architectural monument-the ensemble of the Bernardine Monastery. This complex is located within the historic area of Lviv, which is inscribed on the International List of Cultural Values under enhanced protection. That day, Russia carried out one of its most massive attacks on Ukraine, launching over 550 attack drones.

The farewell ceremony for Boris Avksentiuk will be held on March 27, 2026, at 12:00 at the Requiem funeral home at 12 Batozka Street, with burial to follow at 13:00 at the Central Cemetery at 2a Pidlisna Street.

This tragedy reflects not only the loss of an eminent scholar but also the broader context of violence and destruction persisting in Ukraine due to military actions. The simultaneous attacks on Vinnytsia and Lviv signal an escalation of Russian aggression. The death of individuals like Boris Avksentiuk highlights the invaluable scientific and cultural contributions Ukraine continues to lose because of the war.

The tragic loss of Professor Boris Avksentiuk highlights the ongoing impact of the war on Ukraine's cultural and educational institutions. In a similar vein, UNESCO is taking steps to document the damage inflicted on Lviv's historic center due to recent attacks. This initiative underscores the importance of preserving Ukraine's heritage amid the conflict. For more details on the situation in Lviv, you can read about how UNESCO plans to assess the damage.