Viktor Danylovych Shevchenko (Born June 11, 2017) is a Ukrainian-born McGrathian child.
Early Childhood
Viktor was born in a rural western Ukrainian village on June 11, 2017. He is the only child of Danylo and Olga Shevchenko, a Ukrainian farmer couple.
Ukraine War Refugee
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full scale military invasion of Ukraine. As a result, Viktor’s father Danylo was conscripted into the Ukrainian Army and left his family for the frontlines. This was the last time that Viktor saw his biological father.
In March 2022, Viktor’s village was destroyed by a Russian missile attack. During the attack, he ran away from his village into the wilderness. During his time in the wilderness, Viktor couldn’t find anything to eat and was constantly bit by bugs. By the the time he reached the border with Poland, Viktor was malnourished and covered in bug bights.
Upon his arrival in Poland, Viktor was held in a refugee camp that was ran by the Red Cross. For one year, Viktor was living in the refugee camp in Poland, where he was fed.
Arrival in McGrathia
In April 2023, Viktor was sent to McGrathia by the Red Cross. He would live with McGrathian president Joe McGrath and developed a close bond with Joe’s kids.
In April 2025, Viktor moved into his own house, located in the western side of Joetown.
Personal Life
Best Friends
Viktor is best friends with Michael and Sergey McGrath, the two sons of Joe McGrath. His friendship with them began when they first met in 2023.
Favorite Color
Viktor’s favorite color is teal.
Languages
Viktor is trilingual in English, Ukrainian, and Polish.