stories | Humans of Kyiv

Rufat, owner of Big Mama

How to create the tastiest shawarma in the center of Kyiv and have the respect of your visitors and their sincere love.

Vika and Maksym, residents of the “Lviv Quarter”

They were at home at the moment of the Russian missile attack.

Yosyf Zisels, dissident, public figure

We talked about Chernivtsi, Kyiv, the Jewish community, and the situation surrounding the Russian project to memorialize Babyn Yar.

Serhiy and Iryna, the "Landscape Alley" initiative group

Serhiy and Iryna remained in Kyiv during full-scale invasion. Iryna continued to teach the children, and Serhiy worked as a taxi driver.

Vlad and Roma, foundation «Obiymy»

The foundation «Obiymy» that helps civilians and military.

Bohdana, translator of "Humans of Kyiv"

Bohdana was born and raised in Kyiv and remained in the city after February 24. Now she is part of the “Humans of Kyiv”.