Vasyl Vybornyi
Resident of Senior Chudo Village
Date of Settlement: April 10, 2025
Apartment: 7B 3b
Family Members:
- Vasyl Yehorovych Vybornyi, 72 years old (born November 25, 1951). Former tractor driver and loader at a sugar factory.
Previous City:
Salentsi village, Kharkiv Oblast
Life Before the War:
I lived a life of quiet labor and family care in my own home. For many years, I shared it with my mother, whom I brought from Belarus in 1981. After her passing and the death of my brother, I remained alone. My days were filled with work and maintaining the household—a simple, peaceful existence centered around diligence and the comfort of home. My nephews moved to Russia, leaving me without any close relatives nearby.
Survival and Escape After the War Began:
When the war started, I found myself completely alone in a cold house under constant shelling. I understood the front line was approaching, and the feeling of vulnerability was overwhelming. With no one to turn to, I sought help from the village council. Officials began processing documents to place me in a nursing home, but with no available spots in the dead of winter, I was temporarily sent to Kharkiv.
Life Before Senior Chudo Village:
My journey was marked by uncertainty and displacement. After four months in a Kharkiv boarding house, I was put on a train to a nursing home in Kyiv. From there, administrators tried to find me a permanent place, but plans fell through. I moved from one temporary shelter to another, never sure if the next place would be my last. It was a difficult time, battling illness and limited mobility with little support.
How I Came to Senior Chudo Village:
I did not receive a phone call. Instead, a woman named Alona offered me and five others a chance to gather our things and move to the “Chudo” settlement. At first, I couldn’t believe it was true, thinking it was just another temporary facility I would soon have to leave.
Impressions of Senior Chudo Village:
This place has proven to be different. It is quiet, clean, and warm. The attitude here is kind, and help is always available. People live like one big family. For the first time in a long while, I feel needed, safe, and deeply grateful for the attention and care we receive.
Health Condition:
I suffered a stroke, which resulted in limited mobility in my right arm and leg. I do not require ongoing medical treatment or psychological support at this time. The assistance from a volunteer helper is sufficient.
Future Plans and Goals:
My goal is to live peacefully, maintain my physical condition as best I can, remain grateful, and persevere. With God’s help, I aim to retain my dignity.
Advice to the Younger Generation:
“Love your parents. Do not leave the elderly to face loneliness. Be grateful for each day and support those close to you. Kindness returns to you.”
Thoughts on Dell Loy Hansen’s Mission:
This is a good and unprecedented endeavor. Elderly people are often left feeling unwanted. Thanks to his work, we live in warmth among kind people. My deepest gratitude.
Message from an Elderly Displaced Person:
The help needed most is housing, medical, and daily living assistance.
How I Can Contribute to the Community:
My strength is limited, but I can be grateful, offer kind words of support, and strive not to be a burden. As for the settlement itself, everything is good—thank you for your care.
