Rostyslav
Ukraine is not just territory or borders on a map. It is millions of people, their lives, homes, and dreams.
- Real estate expert
- Founder of a travel agency
- Loved travelling and helping others discover the world
- Defender of Ukraine
- Fire Platoon Commander
- A loving husband, son and friend
- I dream of returning to the life I once knew
His story
Until 24 February 2022 Rostyslav was a real estate expert and ran a travel agency. He loved travelling, and opening the world up to other people.
Now other lines stand beside his name: defender of Ukraine, fire platoon commander, a loving husband, son and friend.
He tells his story himself — nine recordings, made for the exhibition.
Hear his voice
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Dmytro
A computer science teacher and IT specialist. Since 24 February 2022: a defender of Ukraine, a volunteer, and coordinator of the Spletinia volunteer centre in Prešov.
Roman
In 2014 he lost his home to the occupation and started over, working in construction. Since 24 February 2022: a defender of Ukraine and a unit commander.
Olena
A bank employee, then regional director of a brokerage company. Since 24 February 2022: a volunteer and cultural mediator for refugees from Ukraine.
Nataliia
A radiologist and mother of a three-year-old girl. Since 24 February 2022: a volunteer and staff member at the Migrant Support Client Centre.
Lukáš
A restaurant owner, fire safety technician and volunteer firefighter from Prešov. He regularly delivers aid to dangerous regions of Ukraine, founded „Prešov pomáha“ and is a civic activist.
Alina
An educator, speech therapist and special education teacher. Since 24 February 2022: a volunteer and curator of a responsible consumption project.
Edo
He lived an ordinary life — work, family, flying in his free time. Since the first days of the invasion: a volunteer delivering humanitarian aid to Ukraine, camouflage nets and logistics, vehicles for those defending it.