In Ukraine, I worked as a translator and founded a translation agency in Kyiv in 2013. As an entrepreneur and conference interpreter, I had a very active business life. Trade fairs, conferences, employees, building and developing the business. It was a happy life… until 24 February 2022.

24 February 2022, Kyiv: Explosions at around 4 a.m.

Chaos.

Tears.

Stay?

Leave?

Pray!

April 2022: Finally, safety in Germany — and yet the fear that the war might continue here. But every day, I thank my God that my family is allowed to live in peace.

In 2022, I continued my work in Germany as a sworn translator and founded a translation office in Passau. Together with my husband, we are also building another business in the field of laser engraving and 3D printing, while raising our two sons.

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