During the war, Anastasia Svetocheva served in a signal regiment and took part in the defence of Leningrad.
Anastasia Pavlovna Svetocheva, a World War II veteran and resident of Ust-Kamenogorsk, turned 104 on November 11. After the war, she worked in the city’s construction sector and contributed to its development.
Anastasia Pavlovna Svetocheva, one of Ust-Kamenogorsk’s oldest residents and a World War II veteran, turned 104 on November 11.
Svetocheva was drafted into the Soviet Army in 1942 and served in the 26th Separate Leningrad Order of the Red Banner Signal Regiment. She took part in the defence of the city and the breaking of the Siege of Leningrad.
She was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class, and the medals «For Combat Merit», «For the Defence of Leningrad» and «For Victory over Germany».
Advertisement
After the war, Svetocheva worked in the construction sector in Ust-Kamenogorsk and contributed to the development of the regional centre. She was active in public life and was elected to the city Council of People’s Deputies.
She still remembers events from her long life, including their exact dates, and shares them at meetings. Svetocheva says her secrets to longevity are a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, hard work and a positive outlook.
