Aleriia Kholkina

Aleriia Kholkina is a Ukrainian woman who became a victim of a violent attack in Szczecin, Poland, while out with her husband and four-year-old daughter. The incident sparked discussions about the increasing hostility towards Ukrainians in Poland, a country that initially welcomed refugees following the Russian invasion in 2022. Following the attack, Kholkina experienced panic attacks and has since discouraged her daughter from speaking Ukrainian in public due to fear. Her experience highlights the changing attitudes and rising tensions between Ukrainian refugees and local communities in Poland.