Having Lost His Home in the Occupied Territory, Mariupol Defender Anatolii Alfiorov Receives an Apartment from the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation

Mariupol defender Anatolii Alfiorov received the keys to his own apartment under the “At Home” program, implemented by the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation in partnership with the “Heart of Azovstal” project. A new stage of life in his own home now awaits him.

Anatolii is originally from Donetsk region. His military career began in 2017. From the first days of the full-scale invasion, he defended Mariupol and carried out combat missions at positions near the Ilyich Metallurgical Plant. There, together with his fellow soldiers, he held back the advance of russian forces. After leaving the plant, he was taken prisoner.

Anatolii spent almost two years in captivity — in Olenivka. There, he was subjected to brutal beatings, torture, and moral and psychological pressure. Despite the injuries he sustained, he was not provided with medical assistance. As a result of what he endured, he was assigned Group II disability status and has significant health problems.

After his return from captivity, “Heart of Azovstal” provided the serviceman with a comprehensive medical examination and the necessary dental care. Now Anatolii will continue his recovery in his own apartment, as his family home remains in the temporarily occupied territory.

“Thank you to Rinat Akhmetov for helping us and not forgetting about us. I am very grateful for everything he does for us,” says Anatolii.

The apartment is fully equipped for comfortable living: it has modern furniture, household appliances, and everything needed for everyday life. Chair of the Supervisory Board Nataliia Yemchenko and Chief Executive Officer Kseniia Sukhova came to congratulate the hero. They thanked the defender for his service.

“Today, when our heroes receive new homes, they say: this is a new breath, this is inspiration, this is an opportunity, this is the future. And this is very important. Rinat Akhmetov and his team are doing important things for our heroes,” emphasized Kseniia Sukhova.

Now, with the solid foundation of his own apartment, Anatolii Alfiorov is confidently making plans for the future. Despite his severe injuries, the defender wants to be useful to his country — he dreams of mastering a new profession in civilian life.

“It is very important for us that the defenders we work with under the ‘At Home’ program think about what to do next, where to direct their energy, what profession to pursue after their service, and where to work. And also, perhaps, about how to realize themselves in socially beneficial activities. As an organization, community, and team, we strongly support such aspirations and intentions,” says Nataliia Yemchenko.

The “At Home” program provides apartments for Mariupol defenders with Group I and Group II disabilities. For them, having a home of their own is not only a solution to everyday practical needs, but also an important part of the journey of post-traumatic growth – a return to a full and meaningful life after combat and captivity.