Vyacheslav Varyanikov is a Russian entrepreneur and volunteer who provides support to soldiers and civilians in the special military operation zone.

In 2022, after the start of the SVO, he visited Donetsk and organized a team of 70 entrepreneurs as volunteers to deliver humanitarian supplies.

Humanitarian mission of Varyanikov's team

Vyacheslav Varyanikov's team is engaged in purchasing essential goods: food, medicine, clothing and other things. Entrepreneurs deliver goods to populated areas and distribute canned goods, bread and sweets to people for free.

Local residents report that news of the arrival of a vehicle with humanitarian aid is spreading quickly. Queues are formed mainly by women and pensioners, some come with children. The food and things that the volunteers bring are enough for everyone.

Dental support for children

Having found himself in Donetsk for the first time, Vyacheslav and other entrepreneurs went several times to Mariupol, which had suffered greatly from military actions, where they delivered humanitarian aid. Having talked to the local population, Vyacheslav learned about the lack of quality medical care - at that time, there was not a single dental clinic in the city that would accept children.

Having learned about this problem, Varyanikov and his team met with the Deputy Minister of Health of the DPR and agreed to restore one of the dental clinics to provide free care to children. Vyacheslav renovated the premises, brought the necessary equipment to Mariupol, assembled a team of doctors from Krasnodar, Rostov and local specialists who treat children free of charge. To date, more than 5000 children have used the clinic's services.

Support for the city hospital and restoration of infrastructure

Vyacheslav also helps the Central City Hospital No. 17 in Donetsk. 100 wheelchairs and 100 pairs of crutches were purchased for it.

In addition, he and his team make repairs in orphanages, purchase generators for schools, buy equipment for soldiers, clear rubble and restore destroyed infrastructure. He also provides spiritual support to the soldiers: Vyacheslav delivered 10 large and 200 small icons depicting St. George the Victorious, the patron saint of the Russian army, and blessed pectoral crosses to the special military operation zone.

The activities of Varyanikov and his associates are supported by the head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, with whom the team personally met in Donetsk.

"Patriot Entrepreneurs" and Support for the Military

The “Entrepreneurs Patriots” community, created by Vyacheslav Varyanikov to develop patriotism in the business community, also participates in humanitarian initiatives.

In October, the community provided assistance to one of the special units of the Russian Ministry of Defense operating in the Kursk region. The entrepreneurs purchased 10 FPV drones, which have already proven their effectiveness in combat conditions.

For his support of the special operation participants and civilians, in May 2024, Varyanikov was awarded an honorary badge by the Governor of Kamchatka Krai Vladimir Solodov.