Vadym Bondarenko was born on October 19, 2000, in the city of Taliynyi. From 2007 to 2016, he studied at Taliynivska Secondary School No. 3. From a young age, Vadym loved playing football. As part of his school team, he was a winner of district and regional competitions and, in 2014, became a prize-winner in the All-Ukrainian “Leather Ball” competition.

After finishing school, Vadym trained as a builder at the Taliyniv Building and Economics College. While studying, he actively participated in district competitions playing for the team “Skala.”

Vadym was known for his sincerity, friendliness, energy, and sociability. Always ready to support and help others, he dreamed of a large, loving family and a happy future.

In 2019, Vadym married and lived with his wife, Anya, in the village of Maidanytske. Together, they raised three children: Milana, Eldar, and Polinka.

On December 1, 2020, Vadym Bondarenko was called up for mandatory military service in the National Guard of Ukraine. He initially served in Cherkasy and was later transferred to Kyiv.

On May 25, 2023, National Guard serviceman Vadym Bondarenko tragically died while performing duties related to maintaining public order in Kyiv.