> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://topcargo200.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Vladimir Zhoga - URL: https://topcargo200.com/26/ - Published: 2022-03-05T17:56:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-23T18:17:30.000Z - Author: Top - Tags: Colonel, Cargo200, Sparta Battalion, 51st Donetsk Combined Arms Army, DPR Militia *DPR Commander - Colonel* **Unit:** [Sparta Battalion](https://topcargo200.com/tag/sb), [1st Army Corps](https://topcargo200.com/tag/1ac), [DPR Militia](https://topcargo200.com/tag/dm). **Cargo ID:** #26 **Call Sign:** "Vokha" (Воха) **Full Name:** Vladimir Artemovich Zhoga **Russian Name:** Жога Артемович Владимир **Date of Birth:** May 26, 1993 (age: 28 years) **Place of Death:** Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine **DRF Code:** 3411403910 **Passport:** 6019558772 **Social Media:** [VK.com](https://vk.com/id31644786) (1), [VK.com](https://vk.com/vovchik1313) (2) **Awarded:** Hero of Russia (ph.), Hero of the DRP (ph.), Order "For Military Valor" (DPR) 1st Class, Order "For Military Valor" (DPR) 2nd Class, Order "For Military Valor" (DPR) 3rd Class, St. George's Cross (DPR) 1st Class, St. George's Cross (DPR) 2nd Class, St. George's Cross (DPR) 3rd Class, St. George's Cross (DPR) 4th Class, Medal "For the Defense of Slavyansk", Medal "For Military Merit" (DPR), Medal "For the Defense of Shakhtersk", Medal "For the Defense of Saur-Mogila", Medal "For the Defense of Ilovaisk", Badge of distinction "Sparta" 1st degree, Badge of distinction "For services to the Republic" ### Notes: > Since February 24, 2022, the armed forces of the DPR have participated in hostilities as part of a special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces to protect the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics. > > On March 5, scouts of the Sparta battalion were traveling near the city of Volnovakha, which was blockaded by the Russian army. The Armed Forces of Ukraine opened fire on the Sparta fighters, as a result of which battalion commander Zhoga was mortally wounded. On the same day, by decree of the head of the DPR, he was awarded the title of Hero of the Donetsk People's Republic (posthumously). > > The next day, the command of Sparta was taken over by the former chief of staff of the battalion, the Hero's father, Artyom Zhoga. > > By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of March 6, 2022, was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously) for heroism and courage shown in the performance of civic duty. The Gold Star medal was presented to the Hero's father on May 9, 2022, in the Kremlin by Russian President Vladimir Putin. > > Guards Colonel (09.2019). Hero of the DPR (05.03.2022, posthumously). He was awarded medals of the DPR. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/12/26hdpr.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/12/26hor.jpeg) Vladimir's Hero of the DPR (left) and Hero of Russia (right) posthumous awards being presented to his father. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2022/07/image-45.jpeg) With Ilya Vladimirovich Chumak, Slavyansk Dima Tsyganko, born September 10, 1992\. 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But right now we will be able to slightly open the veil over this. It was then that 7 representatives of the occupiers were liquidated, among whom one of the main terrorists, the commander of a separate reconnaissance battalion" Sparta ", lies well near the car "Vladimir "Vokha" Joga" 0:00 /1:49 1× ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/05/image-294.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/12/28.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2022/09/zhoga.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/12/26d.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/12/26a.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/12/26b.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/12/26c.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/12/26e.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/12/26f.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2023/12/26g.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2024/04/26newaas.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/85/d1/85d19b8e-1e66-4513-a026-dadc0cd8e9c5/content/images/2024/05/26newa.jpg) Another Statue of Colonel Zhoga Appeared