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Escaping from bombings and shelling

“I want to return to my, if not ideal, but peaceful and prosperous country. I want children to walk the streets to safely go to school.”

“Now I’m still in Moldova and will stay here as long as it’s necessary for my family and our company’s employees.”

“We organized night shifts in the yard. When we hear explosions, wake everyone up and run to the basement.”

“It’s scary to fall asleep, not to sleep is also horrific.”

“I hardly sleep at night; I listen to everything. Children are stressed, they see what is happening around.”

“February 28, 2:30 a.m., I was writing my story. Now it’s my regular schedule: fall asleep late at night and wake up early in the morning.”

“I will never forget the day when instead of “Good morning!” I heard “Get up, we are being bombed …”