Friday marks the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Some families who’ve made it to L.A. are putting down roots, while others feel like they’re in limbo. ✍️ Multi_American 📷 Pablo Unzueta / for LAist
“No,” she stressed. “We had a comfortable life before war.”
“I think maybe we [will] stay, because of making connections and life here with [the] baby,” Onopriienko said. “Especially with [the] baby.” Through the Ukrainian Culture Center, the family connected with a generous landlord that let them live rent-free for 6 months. Now, they’re paying rent. Zaiets found work at a medical supplies company through the local Ukrainian community. Onopriienko, who had a beauty salon in Kyiv, will soon go back to school for her cosmetology license.At the Belousov’s guest house in Santa Monica, Tatiana Tomicki said she’d like the same for her parents.
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