This document provides brief biographies of seven notable individuals from Kirovohrad, Ukraine (formerly known as Yelisavetgrad). It describes the contributions and accomplishments of Aleksandr Pashutin, a longtime mayor who dedicated his life to public service; Anna Dmytryan, a philanthropist who built two modern hospitals; Yakov Pauchenko, an architect who designed over 20 buildings in the city; Yuliy Meitus, a famous composer; Georgy Langemak, the inventor of the rocket launcher known as "Katyusha"; and Arseny Tarkovsky, a poet whose work was translated by Peter Norman. The document emphasizes the subjects' dedication to their professions and