Ukrainian children, even in the realities of a full-scale war, do not stop studying, training and self-realization. Despite anxiety, relocation, restrictions and constant instability, they continue to compete, learn new skills, gain knowledge and achieve results that are impressive even in peacetime. Their progress takes place without the usual decorations of childhood, but with an obvious internal discipline, which was formed in the most difficult conditions. One such example is Regina Abramova, 5 years old from Lviv, who on July 26 independently climbed the highest peak of Ukraine and set a new record.
As reported Lviv Regional Military Administration, Regina Abramova became the youngest child in Ukraine who independently covered the entire route to Hoverla. The girl completed the entire ascent without the physical support of adults, never stopping for a long rest or external assistance. The fixed time of the route is 2 hours 29 minutes. It was this parameter that became the basis for entering it into the National Register of Records of Ukraine.
This is not just a walk or a family tourist climb – Hoverla, at a height of 2061 m, remains a physical challenge even for many adults. Regina overcame it at an age when most children are just learning to concentrate on longer distances.
Photo: press service of Lviv OVA
This is Regina Abramova’s second record in 2025. In April, she surprised the sports community by setting another achievement — the longest hold in an inverted hang on gymnastic rings. The time for performing the exercise was 5 minutes and 52 seconds, an indicator that requires not only muscular endurance, but also full control over the body and nervous system. Such a task requires precise breathing, absolute balance and psychological stability.
Regina is a pupil of the Comprehensive Children’s and Youth Sports School No. 1. Her training is not limited to gymnastics: she participates in running starts at various distances and has more than 20 competitions under her belt, which indicates systematic training, and not one-time activity.
The example of the girl shows that even in reality, where the war continues, where the future seems uncertain, children do not postpone their development “for later”. They participate in competitions, set themselves difficult tasks, achieve results not because they are in a favorable environment, but contrary to it.
