War/Life Balance Tue, 19 May 2026 06:09:12 -0400 en-us © 2026 War/Life Balance yes 0939764c-281a-5eb2-a9ff-512a0de6626b Oleksandra episodic true A podcast about the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia as experienced by a Ukrainian civilian – from the nightly missiles to the realities of living under curfew.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Oleksandra https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6m9qovka9e786qpv5vuwaa8x1tyv?.jpg War/Life Balance Episode 2: Language Against Colonialism Episode 2: Language Against Colonialism Ukrainan has endured centuries of persecution, and yet it remains a symbol of resistance to Russian colonialism. What are the differences between Ukrainian and Russian? Why were the first Ukrainian movie dubs controversial? How did the full-scale invasion impact the languages spoken in Ukraine?

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]]> Oleksandra Buzzsprout-19201620 Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 900 1 2 full false Pilot: How A War Starts Pilot: How A War Starts On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. How did it feel to wake up in a city under attack? Why are there so many videos of Ukrainians enjoying drinks and having fun in Kyiv – even despite the war going on? What does western media get wrong about 'Ukrainian resilience" and why do some people decide to stay in Ukraine (and even raise kids here) despite all the dangers? 

]]> On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. How did it feel to wake up in a city under attack? Why are there so many videos of Ukrainians enjoying drinks and having fun in Kyiv – even despite the war going on? What does western media get wrong about 'Ukrainian resilience" and why do some people decide to stay in Ukraine (and even raise kids here) despite all the dangers? 

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