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Students’ War Stories: Life in Ukraine amid the Russian Invasion

Opinion

Students’ War Opinions

"Human Chain" for the Day of Unity on the bridge over the Dnipro in Kyiv / Photo by Reuters/G. Garanich

Patriotism and ethnocentrism

The distinction between patriotism and ethnocentrism serves as a vital framework for understanding the Ukrainian struggle. Patriotism is widely characterized...

"What happened is a tragedy. I have already cried out about everything I lost. I miss my school, friends, and teachers." said student, 16, as she views her former classroom that was bombed by Russian forces. Photo by Emilio Morenatti / AP

Lost Connections

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, especially its full-scale escalation in 2022, has caused a profound crisis of social disconnection, forcing...

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A Story Behind the Camera

The full-scale invasion struck us so unexpectedly. As a teenager, I wasn’t really into all the world's problems — I...

Photo of Khorostkiv School No. 2

A New Act on an Ancient Stage

The young students whose words are gathered in this collection, however, find themselves on a stage Shakespeare could never have...

People hide in a subway station during a massive attack on Ukraine, Kyiv, June 6, 2025 (Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Peter)

On the Hearts and Minds

The voices within this collection offer a poignant and powerful glimpse into the concerns weighing on the hearts and minds...

Construction workers climb onto the roof of a destroyed church on January 4, 2023, in the village of Bohorodychne, Ukraine. (Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images)

Faith in Modern Ukraine

In light of yesterday's papal election, we have a unique opportunity to reflect on the evolving relationship between Ukrainians and...

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