Yury Nimchenko
Yury Petrovich Nimchenko is a Ukrainian-born Russian military officer and politician serving as the senator from [Republic of Autonomous Republic of Crimea|Crimea (Russia)|Crimea] since 12 September 2024. A veteran of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he was awarded the Hero of the Russian Federation title in 2022.
Early life and military career
Nimchenko was born on 4 June 1980 in Bukvarka, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR.He completed his mandatory military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a tank driver mechanic. After finishing his mandatory military service in 2005, he switched to contract service and was deployed to Crimea.
Following the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, Nimchenko defected and joined the Russian Armed Forces. He fought in the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a tank driver and was awarded the Hero of the Russian Federation title in 2022 by President Vladimir Putin. In addition, he was awarded the Order of Courage and the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland".