Mykhailo Viktorovych Karyukov, born on November 30, 1986, in Rivne, went from studying at School No. 4 and School No. 28 to graduating from School No. 5, and later obtained a higher education at the Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs.
This is reported by Rivne24
After completing his studies, he worked as an operational officer in the city police department and later held positions as a private entrepreneur and an employee of the security firm “Venbest.”
In November 2022, Mykhailo was mobilized into the National Guard of Ukraine.
“Mykhailo dreamed of joining the peacekeeping forces. He was very well-read and curious about everything,” notes his father Viktor.
Unfortunately, Mykhailo Karyukov was killed while carrying out a combat mission in the Pokrovsk direction on July 9, 2024, having been considered missing for a long time. In September 2025, his body was identified through DNA testing. Mykhailo is survived by his mother, son, and father.
The farewell to the Hero will take place on September 26 at 10:00 AM at Independence Square in Rivne. The memorial service will be held at the Holy Resurrection Cathedral, and the burial will take place at the Alley of Heroes in the “Nove” cemetery.