Solutions to win: veteran business NESEMOS revives civilian vehicles, donating proceeds to military car restoration

NESEMOS, a veteran business, is bringing back to life civilian vehicles and using the profits to fund restoration of military cars.

Rubryka shares details on how this process operates.

What's the problem?

The primary purpose of frontline vehicles is to save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers. However, when deployed to the front, they are subjected to extreme conditions and can literally "burn" out. Repairing them is often a complicated and costly process. Many car services are not equipped to handle military vehicles, which require specialized spare parts and complex restoration. As a result, these vehicles remain out of commission, hindering the effectiveness of evacuation, ammunition delivery, and combat operations.

What is the solution?

The veteran car service NESEMOS has undertaken this task. They tackle the most challenging cases and successfully restore cars to service that others have turned down. This social enterprise has now expanded to serve civilian transportation. The funds allocated for repairing civilian vehicles will also aid in restoring frontline cars that play a crucial role in saving lives on the front line.

How does it work?

The group of NESEMOS founders comprises individuals whom the war has personally impacted. Mariia Ksiondzyk, the proprietor and leader, is the daughter of a fallen soldier, while Petro Shuklinov, the co-founding member, is an active soldier and volunteer. Along with a dedicated team, they have been devotedly restoring cars for the front since the start of the full-scale war. Initially, they competed solely with vehicles but eventually initiated large-scale procurement gatherings. To assist more efficiently, they established their very own automobile service, which now serves as the foundation for NESEMOS.

"Experience has shown that many commercial car services cannot cope with high-quality repairs of military vehicles, and waiting for several weeks or overpaying for poor-quality work is an unacceptable luxury in war conditions. That is why we decided to create our own car service: at first, it was a garage, and now it is a full-fledged modern hub," Petro Shuklinov says.

The team also established the NESEMOS charity foundation and launched a donation store bearing the same name. The store's main product was trophies taken from Russian aircraft that had been shot down.

Does it really work?

What NESEMOS does for the military:

• They repair military vehicles, covering up to 50,000 UAH with donations.
• They accept military vehicles for repair upon request from an army unit with the commander's signature and seal.
• Since the beginning of work, the car service has repaired more than 400 military vehicles, saving at least 1,600 lives.

In addition, since the beginning of 2022:

• they have collected about 50,000,000 UAH for Ukraine's armed forces— more than $1 million;
• they have purchased and transferred about 250 vehicles to the military;
• they have purchased/equipped 24 vehicles of mobile fire groups for eight cities in Ukraine;
• Dozens of brigades, regiments, separate and unique forces, special units, and institutions have received NESEMOS support;
• Today, the team already has two veterans: one is studying to be a mechanic, and the other is to be a master receiver.

"NESEMOS is not just a business, but a long-term mission. We are creating a dream car service that is convenient, inclusive, and friendly to the military, veterans, people in wheelchairs, parents with children, and everyone who shares our values," Mariia Ksiondzyk shares.

Why did the company decide also to repair civilian cars?

"The demand for military car repair is not decreasing, but on the contrary, is only growing. However, we also recognize the challenge of sustaining ourselves solely on donations for the long haul," Petro Shuklinov notes.

According to the co-founders of the car service, the launch of the civilian direction will enable:

• guaranteeing the stability and development of social initiatives;
• investing in training for veterans and their future employment;
• improving the level of service;
• purchasing new high-precision equipment.

By the way, some of the funding for NESEMOS equipment came from winning the "Business Springboard 2.0" competition, sponsored by Rozetka and Visa. They awarded our business with 1 million UAH for development.

"This is an investment not only in the business but also in the future of Ukrainian veterans," Mariia Ksiondzyk says.

How to contact NESEMOS?

^{Interior of the NESEMOS waiting area. Photo from the project archive}

"Our civilian clients are people for whom part of their expenses must go to support the army. We work with cars of different brands and guarantee a responsible attitude to work," Petro Shuklinov says.

What the car service offers:

• Repair and prevention.
• Systematic maintenance for the car.
• Computer diagnostics, welding work
• Oil change, filters, straightening, painting.

Visitors can expect:

• ideological, patriotic, inclusive space;
• aviation museum (in the process of implementation);
• cozy cafe, Wi-Fi.

Part of the profit from each civilian repair goes to purchase tools and equipment for repairing front-line vehicles. The goal is to reduce the cost and ensure faster and higher-quality repair of military vehicles.

Volunteers receive a 10% discount, while participants in hostilities receive a 20% discount.

Details can be found on the service pages:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

Even more useful solutions!

"From our perspective, this is an investment in the future. We have personally allocated funds towards this project and are also seeking grants. We have long-term plans for its growth. We believe in victory because we need Ukraine, and we contribute to its development by supporting it. We are grateful to all those who support us, including volunteers, donors, and clients. Together, we are making a tangible impact," Mariia Ksiondzyk says.

How else can you support the project?

The veterans' initiative must gather 1 million UAH to fix 20-25 military vehicles monthly. Each contribution makes a difference. Ways to support the project:

• Monobank Bank: https://send.monobank.ua/jar/8xRWXHtimZ
• Private: 5221191154930852
• Mono: 4441111063314755
• PayPal: zlobynz@gmail.com
• Buy trophies at nesemos.com
• Please inform your friends and acquaintances about the NESEMOS social enterprise.

For reference:

According to Rubryka's report, a new online project has been launched in Ukraine that gathers advice from experts on how to make the workplace more accessible for veterans.