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The Ukraine Years | Look Back to See Today
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My stories from living in Ukraine 2011-2013: looking back to see today
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Fourteen years ago I packed two bags, boarded a plane, and moved to Ukraine

I knew this would be a life changing experience. I didn’t know how much

This account is a collection of the memories, moments, stories, and photos from those two years
Incredible story that exemplifies the bravery and resilience of Ukrainians.

We cannot afford to let Ukraine down
How this teen fled Russian occupation to become an unassuming hero in Ukraine
An 18-year-old from Russian-occupied Luhansk tells NPR how and why he escaped to Kyiv.
www.npr.org
May 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Views across the Dnieper. Kyiv, 2011
May 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Sunset in the park near my first apartment. Looking across the Dnieper River. Kyiv, 2011
May 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Looking out of my bedroom window. First apartment in Kyiv, 2011
April 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Ukraine Years #1 - Final Boarding Call

My connecting flight through CDG was arriving as my flight to the Boryspil Airport started boarding

My travel group of 10 or so sub-20-year olds made it as quickly as we could through the terminals, at points sprinting towards our gate

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April 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Fourteen years ago I packed two bags, boarded a plane, and moved to Ukraine

I knew this would be a life changing experience. I didn’t know how much

This account is a collection of the memories, moments, stories, and photos from those two years
April 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM