25, visual artist
MariupolIrpin

“Despcrying” is a collection of Oleksandra’s poems written after February 24, 2022, in her hometown Mariupol, in Germany, and after her return to Ukraine. The poetry reflects the feelings of thousands of Ukrainians at home, in occupation, and as refugees.

Poems, photos, layout, translation: Oleksandra Vazianova
Translation editing: Halyna Vyliika