The Ryapolov family from Belgorod region—Dmitry and Nadezhda, along with their one-year-old son German—were laid to rest after the December 30 shelling. Their funeral took place at the cemetery in the village of Kozatsky, located in the Yakovlevsky district. The report was confirmed by RIA News. [RIA News]
Relatives, friends, and colleagues joined neighbors in paying respects. Village residents gathered to honor the lives lost, while Oleg Medvedev, head of the Yakovlevsky district administration, delivered a heartfelt speech expressing deep condolences to the Ryapolovs’ relatives. [RIA News]
For years, Dmitry Ryapolov held senior roles within the regional water supply sector. He served as director of Belvodkanal from 2020 until 2023. His wife Nadezhda worked at the same organization as an economist. The couple, along with their young son, was laid to rest in a shared grave, with it reported that the mother and her child rested in the same coffin. [RIA News]
The surrounding community faced the sorrow together as the region dealt with ongoing tensions and security alerts. Vyacheslav Gladkov, who previously served as governor of the Belgorod region, confirmed that a missile warning siren had sounded in Belgorod, underscoring the dangerous conditions endured by residents during this period. [RIA News]
The burial attended by many visitors symbolized a collective mourning for losses suffered in the shelling. Local authorities and community members emphasized the need for solidarity and support for families affected by the violence, while continuing to monitor safety and security conditions in the area. [RIA News]
In wake of the events, officials and residents alike reflected on the impact of the attack on everyday life in the Belgorod region. The tragedy highlighted the fragility of civilian life in conflict zones and the importance of communal resilience. The Ryapolov family’s burial marked a somber reminder of the human cost of hostilities in this area. [RIA News]