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'He will be forever 21': Tribute to former UK school pupil killed in Ukraine

'He will be forever 21': Tribute to former UK school pupil killed in Ukraine

Summary

Arkadii Petrov, a young man who moved from Ukraine to Scotland as a teenager, was killed while fighting in eastern Ukraine. He lived in Dumfries and Galloway, attended Kirkcudbright Academy, and returned to Ukraine to join the armed conflict following Russia's invasion.

Key Facts

  • Arkadii Petrov moved from Ukraine to Scotland with his family during Russia’s 2022 invasion.
  • He attended Kirkcudbright Academy in Scotland for his final school year.
  • Petrov returned to Ukraine to fight on the frontline.
  • He was killed in action in eastern Ukraine.
  • The local Ukrainian community in Scotland expressed sadness over his death.
  • People described him as polite, serious, and thoughtful.
  • Petrov was 21 years old at the time of his death.
  • His former school and community have passed on their sympathies to his family.
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