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Khrystyna Shevchenko

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March 14, 2024
Ukraine Oscar Winner Mstyslav Chernov Talks to VOA About His Film

“20 Days in Mariupol” is a first-person account of being in the eastern Ukrainian city during the first weeks of Russia’s invasion
November 07, 2023
Ukranian Refugees Find Work and Community in California Bakery

After Russia invaded Ukraine, Ukrainian native and California resident Oleksandr Zabelin started OutBaking — a Berkeley-based bakery that provides reliable jobs to Ukrainian refugees. Khrystyna Shevchenko has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Khrystyna Shevchenko
May 17, 2023
Can American Switchblades Help Ukraine Win the War?

It’s called a switchblade drone
March 10, 2023
Ukrainian Art Exhibition Opens in LA; Aims to Raise Money to Build Children’s Hospital

The goals are twofold, help the artists but also help children in Ukraine
December 12, 2022
Separated by War: 16-Year-Old Girl Finds Safety in Germany, Leaving Mother in Ukraine

Babette and Tom Terveer live in a cottage just outside Dusseldorf with their two sons, but their family became even bigger when the couple took in Diana Kryvorotko, a refugee from Kharkiv
August 12, 2022
Volunteers in Ukraine, California Find a Way to Save Ukrainian Animals

Many animal shelters in Ukraine are in dire need of pet food and water; many others have been destroyed. Local volunteers are risking their lives to save the animals—and getting help from across the ocean
August 10, 2022
Ukrainian Students in California Organize Telemedicine Help for Those Back Home

Students, professors at Stanford University have recruited physicians, other doctors to provide medical, psychological advice to Ukrainians affected by war
August 04, 2022
With Group's Help, US Airline Passengers Deliver Aid to Ukraine

'Flying Aid’ persuades those going to Europe to check some extra bags filled with crucial supplies
July 26, 2022
New Documentary Presents Unknown Details 1986 Chernobyl Disaster

In late June, HBO premiered a new documentary called Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes, which features newly recovered documents about the events of 1986. VOA Ukrainian interviewed the documentary director James Jones on the details of his work
May 10, 2022
California Hospitals Send Tons of Medical Supplies to Ukraine

Six large medical centers have donated medical equipment for Ukraine
February 09, 2022
Ukrainian Americans in California Rally to Support Their Homeland

Ukrainian communities in some large California cities are taking to the streets in peaceful demonstrations to express support for their homeland as Russia seems to be preparing to invade Ukraine. Khrystyna Shevchenko has this report from California.
January 05, 2022
Students Dismayed as COVID Forces Some California Universities to Go Back Online

The COVID Omicron surge has forced many California universities to resume online remote learning
April 06, 2020
Coronavirus Lockdown Empties LA Tourist Hot Spots

Hundreds of coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Los Angeles, California, and as more tests are being done, this number continues to grow while hospitalizations climb sharply. Bars and movie theatres are closed, access to beaches is restricted and Californians have been ordered to stay home to slow the spread of the virus. Khrystyna Shevchenko has more on what life in LA looks like. Anna Rice narrates her story.
February 27, 2020
California City Fights to Keep Out Coronavirus Patients

California city has filed court papers opposing a state decision to move as many as 50 coronavirus patients to a facility in the municipality
February 20, 2020
After Two Weeks of Quarantine, Sweet Freedom

Finally free to go, many still in masks, dozens of people who left a California military installation are free and clear of the Coronavirus
September 25, 2019
Mom Makes Her Special Needs Playground Dream Come True

One of the wonderful ways that playgrounds have changed is in the way many are now making room for the disabled. Khrystyna Shevchenko visited one of the first special needs playgrounds in California. Anna Rice narrates her story.
September 24, 2019
A Very Special Playground For Special Needs Children

One of the wonderful ways that playgrounds have changed is in the way many are now making room for the disabled. Khrystyna Shevchenko visited one of the first special needs playgrounds in California. Anna Rice narrates her story.
September 22, 2019
Big American Dream for a Big Ukrainian Family

Five brothers came to the US from Ukraine almost two decades ago in search of the American Dream — that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed in the United States. During those 20 years, they’ve had all kinds of jobs, from washing floors, to delivering mail to working at construction sites. But they had even bigger dreams, Khrystyna Shevchenko met with this unique family. Anna Rice narrates her story.
September 22, 2019
My Big Ukrainian Family Trucks to US Success

Five brothers came to the US from Ukraine almost two decades ago in search of the American Dream — that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed in the United States. During those 20 years, they’ve had all kinds of jobs, from washing floors, to delivering mail to working at construction sites. But they had even bigger dreams, Khrystyna Shevchenko met with this unique family. Anna Rice narrates her story.
September 19, 2019
California Police Employs Robocop to Patrol Parks

The city of Huntington Park in the state of California has hired a new police office to patrol local parks. It’s always on duty and monitors the park 24 hours a day to make sure things are in order. Khrystyna Shevchenko met with this supercop and watched him work. Anna Rice narrates her story.

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