teenagers and young people Ukrainians work like volunteers, study And pursuit build your life in your country, despite the uncertainty associated with current Russian invasion and after lost their homes or be forced to spend time outside of them.

to their 19 years, Bogdan Korchevsky adapts to your new life in Lviv, in the west of the country, after his family had to run away during the Russian siege of the port city of Mariupol and lost his homedestroyed for the bomb.

“war taught me that you cannot cling to anything material, because everything can drown at any time,” he explained to Efe. Third-year student Bogdan returned to digital studies and to the relocated Mariupol State University.

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He first year in the war followed by two years of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19which means he had very little personal university experience correct.

“During these three years, I spent only two or three weeks at the university to get to know the professors and see my fellow students,” says Bogdan.

for many months study in a small room in temporary reception center for displaced persons interior Ukrainiansliving with his parents and his younger brother.

Now Bogdan combines virtual studios With full time work as a data analyst at a local company that significant contribution For income his family and allowed them to rent an apartment.

I would like to go to future season abroad but remains optimistic about the possibility build their existence in Ukrainedespite the uncertainty. “There is always a possibility,” he tells Efe.

Men over 18 they cannot leave the country due to martial law restrictions. However, he now has many acquaintances abroad who, he explains, plan to return after the end of the war.

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Olga Chumak had 17 years when he left Ukraine with a friend to live with relatives in France. was a witness burst during the attack from Russian missiles in Lviv before leaving in March. However, she was more alarmed by the news she received from abroad than from Ukraine.

“Was waiting all the time news and worried about my loved ones who stayed there,” explained Olga Efe. Experience abroad helped him take a fresh look at life in Ukraine, appreciate its benefits.

Olga returned home with her friend three months later. His partner is now 18 years old and cannot leave again due to martial law.

left his university research journalism go to psychology. He believes that many Ukrainians will need psychological help after being hurt traumatic experiences.

He sees his future only in Ukraine; thinks his generation should contribute To post-war reconstruction.

“If everyone leaves, who will raise the country?” he asks. Please note that Ukrainian youth was really active and patriotic.

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Sashawith hardly 14 yearscarry more than half a year from volunteering For reception and assistance displaced persons arriving at Lviv’s central railway station.

His school combine classes in person and onlinewhat leaves you time for this volunteering.

Sometimes it’s not easy to deal with injured peopleBut it does not suppress him.

“The war changed everything. I learned a lot about myself and about others,” he says.