Jerzy Tyc, a 57-year-old Polish citizen and head of the Kursk Association, has died in a conflict zone in Ukraine, according to Russian authorities.
Jerzy Tyc’s Background and Death
Jerzy Tyc, the president of the Kursk Association, which focused on renovating Soviet soldiers’ monuments in Poland, died in the occupied zone of a special military operation in Ukraine, Russian authorities reported.
Tyc was “forced to leave his homeland” and lived in Russia at the end of his life, where he took the pseudonym “Zygmunt” and remained loyal to his convictions until the end.
The Kursk Association’s Activities
The Kursk Association was established in 2008 with the goal of preserving memory through the renovation of buildings and monuments dedicated to Soviet soldiers.
Jerzy Tyc had planned to restore the headquarters of the 1st Polish Infantry Division in Russia, which he said he had received permission for from Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Tyc’s Involvement with Russian Authorities
In his last social media post on March 30, Tyc mentioned participating in a conference organized by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In February, he announced plans to help Russian civilians affected by NATO, and in July, the association described Russia as the only state guaranteeing life with traditional Christian and family values.
