Essays

Ukrainian homes, a new poem, and a must-see documentary I’ve been working on.

Jan 18 •

Thoughts on coming back to the U.S.

Jan 11 •

The last letter of this year and a new poem.

Dec 28, 2024 •

Christmas letter

that I’m sending to you from Poland.

Dec 21, 2024 •

The incredible story of Shchedryk – a Ukrainian song behind the beloved Carol of the Bells

The forgotten history of the most famous Christmas song and how the power of music changed the world’s perception of Ukraine.

Dec 14, 2024 •

Holidays during the war

Reflections on grief and joy.

Dec 7, 2024 •

Stories from Ukraine

that are overlooked by the world and a new poem.

Nov 30, 2024 •

The power of belief

The lesson that Ukrainians teach the world.

Nov 23, 2024 •

Illusion of peace

What life in Belarus feels like and a new poem.

Nov 16, 2024 •

Hope in hopeless times

Personal experience of growing up in a dictatorship and a story about perseverance.

Nov 9, 2024 •

Thoughts about the future and a new poem.

Nov 2, 2024 •

The Queen of Flowers – a life story of Kateryna Bilokur, a genius Ukrainian artist

A story of incredible talent and perseverance that teaches never to give up on your dreams, even when the whole world is against you.

Oct 26, 2024 •

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