Vadim still remembers the first strike at the substation in 2022. It was scary and painful to look at the destroyed equipment. Together with the team, they quickly decided where to start the restoration to restore power to the people as soon as possible.
At school, Vadim dreamed of becoming a soldier. But he chose electrical engineering - he followed in his father's footsteps. 25 years have passed since then. He now manages one of NEC Ukrenergo's substations in an area where air alarms sound daily.
Today, his working days are filled with planned repairs and eliminating the consequences of enemy shelling. The team works day and night, in bad weather and under the threat of new attacks. Electrical engineers stop work only during alarms.
We recorded this conversation at the beginning of September, because we realized that Vadim would not have time for filming afterwards. And we want you to see and hear the people who bring light to Ukrainian homes every day.
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