Halyna Politunova

Halyna Politunova is a resilient woman from the village of Sloboda-Kuharska in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, who, along with her husband, has faced incredible hardships due to the recent war. Despite losing their home to Russian shelling, she continues to manage their household and prepare meals, including the traditional Ukrainian borscht, which she insists tastes better cooked in an oven. Halyna's story reflects the strength and determination of many Ukrainians who are rebuilding their lives amidst destruction.