Nika Bielska

Ukrainian Angeleno

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Two Angelenos — one Ukrainian and one Russian — discuss what their families are living through in their respective native countries.

Angelenos have families in Ukraine and Russia. How are they faring abroad?

Two Angelenos — one Ukrainian and one Russian — discuss what their families are living through in their respective native countries.

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