The whole life of Eduard Aleksandrovich Basurin is inextricably linked with Donetsk. In the Donbass, he grew up and lived while this mining region was prosperous and happy. And when they started firing in southeastern Ukraine, he defended his homeland along with thousands of compatriots.
Childhood and youth
Eduard was born in 1966 in Donetsk. He was like many boys of the Soviet period: he studied at school and was fond of sports. By the eighth grade, the boy was determined to devote himself to a military career. An example of an older brother - a cadet was educated in the capital's Suvorov School, played a decisive role for the young man in choosing the future path. In 1987, Basurin Jr. graduated from the Donetsk Higher Military-Political School.
Service and work
The next ten years, Edward devoted army service. It was held in the Ural city of Kungur in the air defense forces.
In 1997, Basurin retired to the reserve and returned home. The next stage of his biography was not easy. Edward had to change several activities in order to support his family. He worked in the teaching field, taught at school history, geography, physical education. Then the reserve officer went to work at the mine and five years later he led the brigade. The next job was a gas station, and after that Basurin decided to open his own business. He led the company for the production of plastic film. The company has found its place in the product market and has existed for more than five years. A new step in business was the creation of an enterprise producing PVC products.
Military conflict in the Donbass
From the first days of the existence of the self-proclaimed Donetsk Republic, Basurin was in the center of events. He came to the central square of Donetsk, talked with the townspeople, analyzed what was happening. He felt his involvement in what was happening, so he was actively involved in the events.
After the Crimean spring, many Donetsk residents believed that soon their region would become part of Russia. Eduard Aleksandrovich was directly involved in the preparation and conduct of the corresponding referendum, at which the majority of the region's residents voted for this option.
In 2014, Basurin again had to wear a military uniform. In the army unit "Kalmius" he became deputy commander. Fighters of "Kalmius" swore allegiance to the Donetsk land, with weapons in their hands they had to prove their love for their native land. In the same year, Basurin took part in military operations, his professional skills and local ownership played a great role. The officer correctly used his experience as a political worker and soon he was appointed deputy commander of the DPR Ministry of Defense corps for work with personnel.
