The Ryzhkov family of Kharkiv residents has not left the city for long since the start of the full-scale war. Viktoriia, her husband and two twin daughters do not feel absolutely safe for a single day. They cannot leave the dangerous region – Viktoriia’s mother is seriously ill and will not survive the move. Therefore, the whole family stays in their beloved city and learns to live fully in the new military reality without losing their optimism and sense of humour.

They told their story during the holiday under the programme “Rinat Akhmetov to Children.  Peaceful Rest for Children of Ukraine” programme.