A renowned historian and local historian from Dnipropetrovsk passed away at the age of 100.

Renowned historian, local historian, and collector of ancient artifacts from Dnipropetrovsk, Vasily Artemovich Sidak, has passed away. This was reported by the well-known biologist Peter Chegorka, as conveyed by "Vidomo".

Vasily Sidak's entire life was intertwined with his native village of Dneprokamenka, which has a history spanning over 370 years. He was born into the family of a rural teacher, Artem Sidak, and returned here after an involuntary eight-year separation (as a forced laborer in Germany and service in the Soviet Army). He worked as a gardener, agronomist, head of the trade union committee, and dispatcher in the local collective farm. He worked, raised a daughter and two sons, built a house on his father's estate, and nurtured his own garden and vineyard.

In his mature years, he developed a passion that would become his life's work. In 1964, when the waters of the Dnieper filled the bed of the newly formed reservoir, and the waves of the river's tide washed away the banks, various relics of the past began to emerge from the deeper layers of soil.

In his home, Vasily Artemovich established a museum dedicated to the history of his homeland.

His collection of artifacts was considered unique, and many dreamed of visiting his home museum. However, few knew that a significant portion of his collection was donated to the Museum of the History of Kamensky.

In addition to his collecting, Vasily Artemovich left a substantial legacy in memoir writing. His recollections were published in newspapers and magazines: "The Mill at Paslina," "Omelynik: The River and the People," "Dnieper Marshes: What Is the Cost of Our Loss," "Mazepa Hill," "The Forgotten Grave."