Survivors of Kherson

Liudmyla (71) and Yurii (64) Miroshnychenko’s life in Kherson was a testament to resilience. Once proud owners of a home and garden, where Yurii—a skilled gardener—and Liudmyla—a former shop assistant—had cultivated their dreams, they were suddenly thrust into survival mode.

Eight months of occupation tested their spirit. With Liudmyla struggling with joint problems and Yurii battling the effects of previous strokes, they endured months without electricity or water. Their once-thriving garden became a memory, replaced by the constant threat of destruction and uncertainty.

Forced to evacuate, they found themselves in overcrowded modular housing, where finding their own food became a daily struggle. Each day was a challenge of survival and hope.

On December 16, 2024, they found redemption in Senior Chudo Village’s apartment 7.2. Their wisdom, hard-earned through decades of life and recent hardships, shines through in their message to younger generations: “People don’t understand each other’s anxieties. We want peace and mutual understanding.”

To Dell Loy Hansen, they express a gratitude that speaks volumes: “Your mission proves that one person can change hundreds of lives.”

Their greatest dream now is simple—to move, to live, to find peace in their twilight years.

On December 16, 2024, they found hope in Senior Chudo Village’s apartment 7.2. Their message to the younger generation is poignant: “People don’t understand each other’s anxieties. We want peace and mutual understanding.”

To Dell Loy Hansen, they express profound gratitude: “Your mission proves that one person can change hundreds of lives.”

Their greatest dream now is simple—to move, to live, to find peace.