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Vitaly Derekh (Vitaly Myroslavovych Derekh) was born on 3 September, 1987 in Ternopil, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine), is a Ukrainian journalist and soldier (1987–2022). Discover Vitaly Derekh's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 34 years old?
| Popular As |
Vitaly Myroslavovych Derekh |
| Occupation |
Journalist
public activist |
| Age |
34 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
3 September 1987 |
| Birthday |
3 September |
| Birthplace |
Ternopil, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) |
| Date of death |
28 May, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Popasna, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine |
| Nationality |
Ukrainian SSR
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Vitaly Derekh Height, Weight & Measurements
At 34 years old, Vitaly Derekh height not available right now. We will update Vitaly Derekh's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Vitaly Derekh Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vitaly Derekh worth at the age of 34 years old? Vitaly Derekh’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. He is from Ukrainian SSR. We have estimated Vitaly Derekh's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Journalist |
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Timeline
Vitaly Myroslavovych Derekh (Віталій Мирославович Дерех; 3 September 1987 – 28 May 2022) was a Ukrainian journalist, public activist and soldier who is posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine in 2023.
Since Vitaly was six years old, he has been actively involved in Plast, a Ukrainian scouting organization.
He later became a Scoutmaster at Ivan Havdida Unit 77.
At the ag elf 16, he took part in the Orange Revolution.
Born on 3 September 1987, in the Ukrainian city of Ternopil.
Vitaly Derekh was honored with a military settlement in May 2022, which was part of the 3rd Battalion of the Ivan Bohun First Separate Special Forces Brigade.
Vitaly has received honours and recognitions such as:
Since 2009, he has been employed as a journalist by the Media Corporation.
Among other things, in 2013 he went on an editorial trip to South Africa.
On 20 February 2014, he had been removing injured from Instytutska Street, while served with the 15th Maidan Self-Defense Unit during the Revolution of Dignity.
He worked for the 20 Minutes newspaper.
From the spring of 2014 until July 2015, Vitaly served with the Aidar Battalion and took part in the War in Donbas.
For his valiant actions of saving his comrade's life, he was granted the Plast's Bronze Cross and the Order for Courage of the Third Degree.
Vitaly returned to military service on 24 February 2022, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
In March, he participated in the fighting both in the Luhansk Oblast campaign and in the vicinity of Kyiv.
He commanded an anti-tank division to destroy a number of Russian tanks along with several other vehicles.
On 28 May, he was killed in action at the age of 34, by an air strike near Popasna during the Battle of Bakhmut.
Hundreds of Ternopil citizens flocked to the Archcathedral on 1 June 2022, to pay their final respects, where they customarily said goodbye to Vitaly.
The next day, he was laid to rest at Mykulynetsky Cemetery's Alley of Heroes.
The War Is Not Over Yet picture exhibition detailing the more than 500 crimes Russians have perpetrated against the media since 24 February 2022, debuted on Ternopil's Taras Shevchenko Boulevard.
The display includes Vitaly Derekh's story.
Vitaly was employed by the Ivano-Frankivsk Municipal Guard from 2016 until 2018, specifically serving as a rescuer.
Vitaly enlisted in the Maltese Aid Service in 2016 while pursuing a first aid and rescue certification.
Vitaly had a particular interest in technical rescue and that he personally led several first aid trainings in Ternopil.
At occasions when the Maltese Aid Service has been active, he has always taken part in patrols.
