Alaska
Ukrainians who escaped the war to Alaska meet on Ukraine Independence Day
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – On Aug. 24, 1991, Ukraine formally declared itself an impartial nation.
Wednesday marked six months since Russia invaded Ukraine to start out the present battle. Usually, it’s a celebration for Ukrainians, however on today, many are gathering to help those that are combating, have fought or perished within the Russian-Ukrainian battle.
On the New Likelihood Meeting of God Church close to downtown Anchorage and Fairview, a gathering was held to rejoice Ukrainian traditions, meals, music, and to hope for the war-torn nation, all led by Pastor Sergey Llinitski.
“Usually a day celebrating the independence of Ukraine, this one shall be of fellowship and prayer in help for these combating and dying towards the tyranny of Russian aggression,” stated Llinitski.
The gathering will deliver many Ukrainians underneath the identical roof for the primary time in Alaska.
“That is that first large celebration, that we’re placing them multi functional room and having a giant celebration, they’re all assembly,” Zori Opanasevych stated. Opanasevych is the manager director of the Ukraine Reduction Challenge.
Valentin Tikhiy and Tetiana Tikha are simply two of the a whole lot of refugees which have been helped by the Ukraine Reduction Challenge in Alaska. They arrived simply six days in the past and so they say they already assume Alaska is superb. Even whereas their dwelling nation is dismantled by battle, many refugees are feeling welcomed right here.
“We need to cease this example in Ukraine and all individuals must be completely happy there and right here and we wish to be completely happy for all of our individuals in Ukraine,” Tikhiy stated. “We’re praying for the peace and higher life in our nation.”
The Ukrainian Reduction Challenge says it needs Ukrainians to have the possibility to be united, however in security. On today, they’ve an area to rejoice independence and hope for the longer term.
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