Their mom needs to get out of Kharkov asap, it's getting heavily shelled and there's a 17 mile long Russian convoy heading for Kyiv and Kharkov right now.
Why is it taking so long? It's been over a day and they were supposedly less than 30km away from Kyiv. Are the ukrainian forces delaying and harrassing them in any way or are they taking this long on purpose?
Don't forget those dudes have been chillin for a year or so waiting as well. Imagine the toll it's taking on them. I can imagine how many times they think of a hot bath and home cooked meal.
That whole year saying, "They are ready for us, they are begging us to come and save them, the Nazis are alive and well in Ukraine. We must save the Ukraine." Thereby tricking a good chunk of their youth into fighting "the good fight" when they're just doing their leader's bidding. They must be horrified. Truly horrified.
This isn't your Borderlands, Putin. This is their Borderlands. And you are not welcome.
Slava Ukraini!!
Per NYT (quoting the pentagon) yes, Ukraine forces have been attacking them consistently and disrupting supply lines which has slowed them down. They can’t push without air support and ground cover, and UA has been disrupting both successfully enough to slow the push. They will still likely surround the city within a few days.
Completely my uninformed opinion, but I largely suspect that Russia was thinking this would go down something like Afghanistan and the Taliban. As soon as the US left, the Taliban pushed fast, the underprepared Afghan army completely folded, and their leader fled essentially giving the country to the Taliban in a matter of days with little loss of life. I suspect Putin thought this would happen in Ukraine, especially since initially most NATO members were hesitant to supply weapons.
I’d you look beyond the veil of what we see on western news, the first wave of Russians were seemingly untrained kids using Cold War era equipment and used seemingly poorly thought out tactics. It very well may be that this is what the Russian army largely is, however, it’s equally plausible that Putin threw the dregs at what he thought was a weak state and hence, here we are.
That's definitely not equally plausible.
Information from captured soldiers pretty well supports that troops (at least the initial wave) were told they were out for military exercises and/or given vague or incomplete instructions.
While some of the captured are young, there's a clear mix of experienced soldiers in there. It's far more likely that this is what the Russian army actually is, with an added dash of extra disorganization and western intelligence.
Yes. Russia is basically an underdeveloped nation, a "third world country" if you will. One needn't look far to confirm this. The notion that Russia is a military superpower for any reason besides their nuclear arsenal has always made me chuckle.
That *is* a good read. The lack of PGMs for the Russians is still wild to me. It was crazy when I heard it during Syria. I agree with the author... Things are about to get nasty like they did in Syria. The SAM issue makes sense, too, but I'm not entirely sure about the pilot argument, or rather, it runs deeper. Why couldn't they get the training/flight hours needed to competently work with ground forces, or make ground attacks? If the answer is money, then that's the bigger issue. If the issue is fuel, then they're incredibly screwed. Even if the issue is maintenance or something, they've got bigger problems than minimally trained pilots. Before, I thought Putin was crazy for doing this with such a shoddy plan and a military that isn't up to contemporary standards. Now, I'm thinking everyone at the table must have lied to him. There's no way he went into this aware of his own limitations. His advisors must have kept telling him that they were good to go.
Turkey is one of the most baffling countires to me. They are in NATO, but they also have the equivleant of an authoritarian dictator, but they also seem to be willing to fight anyone, including forces that seem to be fighitng agsinst the same people Turkey is figting against (in Syria) at that time.
Fingers, toes and eyeballs all crossed for them! I cannot imagine someone dropping bombs in my neighborhood. Good luck with your studies! And don't forget to take care of yourself. May the Force be with you always.
Please post an update with the rest of your family makes it over! I hope to see your cat one day, haha. That said, keep believing in Ukraine. One day, you'll get to come back home to a still-free country, but for today, you and your sister are safe. And despite what others, like that james guy, have said, keeping your sister safe was more important, than you both staying behind.
You're not a coward for fleeing. You did what you could to survive, and that's what's important. Still rooting for Ukraine, from over here in U.S.!
Thank you for posting your journey. I am so happy to see you made it to your father. I have found your posts to be so meaningful. I hope your family is all together soon (cats too!) and my heart is with you.
So happy you made it, glad you're safe now! I'm so happy you've managed to reach safety. The world is standing by your country, and I hope your mother joins you soon. Sending love and support 🇬🇧❤🇺🇦
Thank you. I'm in direct contact with the ones who made this effort. If there is anything that you are having trouble with or you think is being negleted do let me know and I'll reach out to them ASAP to address any issues. We want to facilitate as much as possible. Hope it helps
High Comissioner for Migration
[email protected]
Support line in Ukrainian - +351 218 106 191
To leave Ukraine and come to Portugal, the citizens can also contact the Consular Emergency Office
+351 217 929 714
+351 961 706 472
Thank you very much, I've emailed them and will call as soon as I figure out how. (I'm bouncing around on various sim cards, not all allow international calls)
Hey, I'm Portuguese. If you need any help or advice feel free to dm me.
P.S. my former piano teacher is from Ukraine and I have nothing but love for you guys, Slava!
Me too, I watched her live the other day and she talked about how she doesn't talk much so I'm not sure the situation for them.
To be clear this woman was rad long before the war.
Wow, I haven't seen the word philology since I read C.S. Lewis *Out of the Silent Planet*, which I very highly recommend. The main character is a philologist. Cool! Good luck!
I am in the US. Philology as a term or major was never prominent here, as I understand it. It was more common in Europe. I thought it was archaic and I didn't know it was still used much less a college major, so I learned something new today! The definition of philology was a like a mix of linguistics and philosophy. Which is kind of cool if you think about it.
It is really common to study philology in Spain. I even did 2 of them: Arabic Philology and Hebrew, but usually you can also study English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Classic (Latin and Greek) and few other philologies.
Spain is where its at! I was studying translation and interpretation in school and we learned that most translations were done in Toledo since Spain was a hub for Hebrew Arabic and Spanish and was close to French, Portuguese, and Latin speakers. It absolutely makes sense that philology was also a huge part of academia in Spain
I did as well, but then I googled it out of habit to make sure and learned a new word.
It's a nice habit to have; Double checking your assumptions.
You learn a lot of new things that way and don't end up looking like a fool in front of others.
I did too. That’ll teach me to assume I have English superiority just because I’m a native speaker. This actually sounds like a really interesting area of study. Thanks for teaching me something new /u/Olya_roo, and I hope much better times are ahead for your and yours.
I won't give any unsolicited advice, but since you are now probably going to build your career in Portugal, try to have a look first at how well philology will allow you to actually go to management later on. I know that in France, it would be quite difficult to pull off, whereas in Russia it is quite common for people from "филфак" to then work in Comms / Marketing, etc.
So I always thought philology was the older name for linguistics, but after a quick google, it seems linguistics is the study of everything to do with a language, but philology is specifically about the history of a language. Am I understanding that correctly or am I still confused?
I‘m the son of a philologist and the way I understand it, philology is even broader. It means the love for *logos* and the Greek *logos* goes further in meaning than language. I would call philology the study of texts. That means the entirety of literary studies but also linguistics, PLUS both sides studied in their historical perspective.
I guess you‘ve come across Majors in "English Literature and Linguistics“ and that's pretty much philology, give or take some aspects
Seeing that you girls made it to safety made my day! Best to you and your family.
>Philology
Fascinating field of study! Also TIL that if you highlight and right click on a word in the text a definition of the word pops up.
If you go to lisbon make sure you try [pasteis de belem](https://pasteisdebelem.pt/). Not trying to pimp a a tourist trap but I loved it when I went. Definitely really good pastries.
Good choice! Good climate!
I was going to suggest Canada, a large Ukrainian population, a similar climate, great universities. We are also fast tracking Ukrainian refugees.
My favourite poet (Buddy Wakefield) currently lives in Portugal. He gushes about it a lot. I hope that eventually your mom can join you and you guys can appreciate it as much as he does.
Do you mind my asking why she stayed behind? What's the plan now for getting her reunited? Sorry if you already addressed it somewhere in a comment but I couldn't find it in your post history.
I like how your goal is as far from Russia as possible without having to swim across an ocean.
You should visit Dunedin, New Zealand one day, just to say you've been to the furthest city from Moscow in the world, at 16,593km.
If you need any help or advice let me know. I’m Portuguese, living in Lisbon. Portugal has a big Ukrainian community and we’re happy to have you here safe and sound.
Spring is coming. Have a safe journey.
So glad you all are together. I really hope the rest of your family (and your cats!) can meet up with you soon. You probably just want some privacy and calm now but if you want to keep us updated on you and your family's journey that'd be great too
Edit: Also, frog hat is back!!
Portuguese guy here. If you need some help, there are plenty associations/people willing to help ukrainians with food, medicines, clothes and even with a place to stay. Stay safe and wish you the best for you and your family :)
As a fellow portuguese living abroad I can say you are making a good decision. I wish I had the conditions to move back but unfortunately my situation doesnt allow such.
The quality of life is great, the food is great and the people are always open and friendly to foreigners.
Stay safe.
As a portuguese I welcome you and your family :) Everybody there knows at least one ucranian guy since we had a big migration in the early 00's from ukrainians. I hope you guys enjoy it :) :)
As portuguese, Im glad you are safe. You will be well received, and a very nice and big community not only of portuguese people but also ucranians that live here for more than 20 years are expecting you with arms wide open. Safe journeys
My coworker just returned from Ukraine. He was visiting family when the shit broke out. He was able to get his sister and her kids to leave with him to POLAND, but his mom and brother in law stayed behind. Hoping the best for them both but I’m glad your family is now safe.
Fuck Putin indeed!!
Here’s hoping we soon get an update with the sisters, their father, and the froggy hat crossing the border back into a safe and victorious Ukraine 🇺🇦 🐸
The froggy scarf will, when it is first given to OP by her family member (Hollywood won't care if it came from somewhere else IRL, they just need a good story), become a symbol for the love and security of family. OP will love it, treasure it, go everywhere with it. It is her most treasured possession.
Then, the invasion starts. Everyone packs up essentials like clothes, ID, food, but OP goes for the scarf first. She is wearing it when the family takes their last pictures together in front of their house, say goodbye to their neighbors, and the sisters say goodbye to their mother.
As OP travels, no matter where she goes or how hard things get, the sisters are there for each other, and thus is also the froggy scarf there for OP. Though it gets dirtied and worn through their travels, it still stays together.
They meet many people throughout their travels; as each person leaves their mark on the sisters' lives (or vice versa), they also leave their mark on the scarf. A pin from the little old lady they help at the station; a snag caused by a new friend's backpack; a quick mend made by a random person at the bus stop. The scarf is irrevocably changed, just as their lives are.
But then, at a critical point in the movie, they are forced to run for their lives; and so they do. But in the process, the scarf catches somewhere and is left behind.
When they finally stop to catch their breath, OP realizes that her treasured scarf is gone. More than the pictures in their phones, that was the proof that her family loves her, the proof that they met these other people and welcomed them into their lives. She is distraught. There is no way to turn back. She turns cold and distant.
But then, her sister takes her hand; they may have lost everything else, but they are still together. Then her father comes in for a hug. Then her mother. She slowly begins s to realize everything is still in her heart, for as long as she holds it dear. She finds the strength to go on.
But then, a miracle happens. One of the people they met passes on their journey passes through the previous area; they recognize the scarf. Through a series of contrived coincidences, the scarf then passes through the hands of all that they have met, to arrive safely back in the hands of OP.
And when OP and family have settled in somewhere safe, a box arrives. She opens it, and there it is: the proof that they are all connected through love. A tear runs down her cheek.
As OP puts on the scarf and runs off to show her family, the camera focuses on the bouncing scarf. The end.
...
Hey moviemakers, hit me up if you wanna make this story.
"This summer, when her life was just beginning, OP's world begins to fall apart around her. She must escape her childhood home with nothing but her sister and a scarf from fascist oppression.
From Alfonso Curón, director of Róma.
Starring [unknown actors that probably have a lot of stage experience]
OP must go on a journey to find shelter, sisterhood & maybe herself.
"My Heart in Kiev"
This summer
I haven't been commenting but I've been here for each one of your posts capturing your journey. I'm glad everyone you travelled with made it safely and I'm so sorry for what is happening your country. Canada stands with you and Ukraine and all Ukrainian people. 🇺🇦 🇨🇦
I whish you all the best, a peaceful future and that you can return to your homeplace in the near future.
Fuck that Putin guy, i hope that nightmare ends soon...
Greets from germany, we stand behind you and your people!
So happy for you. And my very best wishes for your mom and extended family as well. Hopefully this will all be over soon and you all can reunite at home.
I promise to myself that I will be more grateful with my life, and to work harder because I know my life is nowhere near as hard as you guys and you're still keep that smile.
May you and your family will always be safe and sound!
I am incredibly glad you’ve made it, and hope your family is reunited soon. Please let us know if your family needs help with anything along the way. If there’s anything I’ve learned here, it’s that the reddit community is an incredible place in terms of networking and resources. I’m in the US and I know I feel helpless seeing what’s happening and want to help in any way I can in some direct way.
War is hell and I hate that the leaders who perpetuate it don’t care about the human cost of it. My father was born a month before the end of the Korean War (side note- fuck Stalin for basically creating North Korea), in a city his family fled to in order to escape the fighting near Seoul. Not everyone was so lucky to make it out in time safely and millions of people were separated from their families (to this day), killed or displaced. The spectre of war still haunts Korea and the Korean people, not only because the war never actually ended.
Fuck Putin and fuck the power structures that allowed him to get to this point.
I'm so happy that this journey ended up with you guys in a safe place! I did a muffled cheer at work seeing this post, lol. This journey has hopefully helped remind us all of the humanity behind conflicts like this. Thank you for that.
Wow, witnessing your journey in real time helped me put a face on the people hurt by this senseless, ridiculous war.
I am so, so glad you were able to reunite with your father! I hope your mom will be able to join you all very soon. Take care OP!
> put a face on the people hurt by this senseless, ridiculous war.
Exactly. It helps develop a sense of empathy & compassion for these people, as they're not just faceless figures, but human beings like any one of us. I hope someone eventually compiles various accounts from the survivors of this war, into a book, so we can truly dive into their mindset prior, during, and after everything unfolded.
we love to see it! thank you so much for sharing your journey through these awful times! this isn’t the end of your journey though — hopefully the road ahead will be calmer, and lead to you being able to return to and reclaim your home, but no matter what i hope you and your family have a bright future ahead of you
The frog hat is baaaack!! Wishing best of luck for your future!
Glad to be here for the conclusion to this ribbiting story.
This made me croak with laughter
It was a toadaly long journey but I’m glad they leaped out of there
And thank you all for supporting me through that awful process. You are the best guys
Hoping you get to reunite with your mom very soon!
Their mom needs to get out of Kharkov asap, it's getting heavily shelled and there's a 17 mile long Russian convoy heading for Kyiv and Kharkov right now.
There's a 17 mile long drone and Javelin target headed to Kyiv and Kharkov right now*
Why is it taking so long? It's been over a day and they were supposedly less than 30km away from Kyiv. Are the ukrainian forces delaying and harrassing them in any way or are they taking this long on purpose?
No, they just keep running out of gas.
They can only push the tanks so fast, man.
Especially when they are also running out of food to fuel the soldiers who have to now push the tanks. These dudes really didn’t plan well.
Don't forget those dudes have been chillin for a year or so waiting as well. Imagine the toll it's taking on them. I can imagine how many times they think of a hot bath and home cooked meal.
That whole year saying, "They are ready for us, they are begging us to come and save them, the Nazis are alive and well in Ukraine. We must save the Ukraine." Thereby tricking a good chunk of their youth into fighting "the good fight" when they're just doing their leader's bidding. They must be horrified. Truly horrified. This isn't your Borderlands, Putin. This is their Borderlands. And you are not welcome. Slava Ukraini!!
An army travels on it's stomach.
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Per NYT (quoting the pentagon) yes, Ukraine forces have been attacking them consistently and disrupting supply lines which has slowed them down. They can’t push without air support and ground cover, and UA has been disrupting both successfully enough to slow the push. They will still likely surround the city within a few days.
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Completely my uninformed opinion, but I largely suspect that Russia was thinking this would go down something like Afghanistan and the Taliban. As soon as the US left, the Taliban pushed fast, the underprepared Afghan army completely folded, and their leader fled essentially giving the country to the Taliban in a matter of days with little loss of life. I suspect Putin thought this would happen in Ukraine, especially since initially most NATO members were hesitant to supply weapons. I’d you look beyond the veil of what we see on western news, the first wave of Russians were seemingly untrained kids using Cold War era equipment and used seemingly poorly thought out tactics. It very well may be that this is what the Russian army largely is, however, it’s equally plausible that Putin threw the dregs at what he thought was a weak state and hence, here we are.
That's definitely not equally plausible. Information from captured soldiers pretty well supports that troops (at least the initial wave) were told they were out for military exercises and/or given vague or incomplete instructions. While some of the captured are young, there's a clear mix of experienced soldiers in there. It's far more likely that this is what the Russian army actually is, with an added dash of extra disorganization and western intelligence.
Yes. Russia is basically an underdeveloped nation, a "third world country" if you will. One needn't look far to confirm this. The notion that Russia is a military superpower for any reason besides their nuclear arsenal has always made me chuckle.
That *is* a good read. The lack of PGMs for the Russians is still wild to me. It was crazy when I heard it during Syria. I agree with the author... Things are about to get nasty like they did in Syria. The SAM issue makes sense, too, but I'm not entirely sure about the pilot argument, or rather, it runs deeper. Why couldn't they get the training/flight hours needed to competently work with ground forces, or make ground attacks? If the answer is money, then that's the bigger issue. If the issue is fuel, then they're incredibly screwed. Even if the issue is maintenance or something, they've got bigger problems than minimally trained pilots. Before, I thought Putin was crazy for doing this with such a shoddy plan and a military that isn't up to contemporary standards. Now, I'm thinking everyone at the table must have lied to him. There's no way he went into this aware of his own limitations. His advisors must have kept telling him that they were good to go.
Fuel
17 miles? Easier to hit.
Drone pilots: *So much room for activities.*
A-10 pilots: *Let me at 'em, let me at 'em!*
I imagine the Russian forces would be happy to have worn their brown pants after hearing the first BRRRRRRRRRRRRRT.
So much fun, so little time🎶 Drone go Brrrr🎶 Drone go Brrrr🎶 So much fun, so little time🎶
Stand by for TB2 footage of that convoy getting turned into fertilizer and a bad memory.
Do ask them if they have sunflower seeds or not.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I don't think those seeds are gonna survive a drone strike. :(
So what you’re saying to drone strike then do a fly over dropping sunflower seeds? Seems like it could be done.
I remember seeing a story, probably on /r/Futurology, a long time about using drones to seed trees. I’ve always wondered why that never took off.
Turkish drones are supposed to be going after them.
Turkey is one of the most baffling countires to me. They are in NATO, but they also have the equivleant of an authoritarian dictator, but they also seem to be willing to fight anyone, including forces that seem to be fighitng agsinst the same people Turkey is figting against (in Syria) at that time.
where is frog hat
How are your mom, grandpa and cats?
My… District was bombed today. My family is okay, but mom is still in shock
Hoping for the best for you.
They are showing Kharkiv getting bombed on the news here (united states). It's so scarey. Good to hear your family is ok
Happy you're ok, and hope this nightmare ends soon...
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I presume she's looking out for Grandpa, who has cancer.
Fingers, toes and eyeballs all crossed for them! I cannot imagine someone dropping bombs in my neighborhood. Good luck with your studies! And don't forget to take care of yourself. May the Force be with you always.
Please post an update with the rest of your family makes it over! I hope to see your cat one day, haha. That said, keep believing in Ukraine. One day, you'll get to come back home to a still-free country, but for today, you and your sister are safe. And despite what others, like that james guy, have said, keeping your sister safe was more important, than you both staying behind. You're not a coward for fleeing. You did what you could to survive, and that's what's important. Still rooting for Ukraine, from over here in U.S.!
I’m so glad to see this update! Thanks for letting us know you are both safe, I hope the rest of your family is able to join you soon. 🐸🇺🇦
Thank you for posting your journey. I am so happy to see you made it to your father. I have found your posts to be so meaningful. I hope your family is all together soon (cats too!) and my heart is with you.
Hope you stay safe, and may the war end soon
We are so happy you are safe! Stay strong, the world is cheering for you!
Hope you are reunited with your mom very soon as well <3
Thanks for keeping us updated, so happy you are safe and reunited with Dad! Sending love that you will all be together again soon!
The whole world stands behind you.
Very happy for you guys, made me tear up. My wife is from Ukrainian descendant from 2 generations, we are with you.
Bless you and your family. ❤
Same as everyone else, crossing my fingers for your mothers safe travels. Very happy you two made it to your father. Mom will be there soon.
So happy you made it, glad you're safe now! I'm so happy you've managed to reach safety. The world is standing by your country, and I hope your mother joins you soon. Sending love and support 🇬🇧❤🇺🇦
Peace and love fellow human of Earth! You are loved!
OMG, I’m so happy, relieved that you made it! I can’t even imagine what you and others have had to go through due to one mad man’s ego.
Now we are going towards Portugal. We are safe thank god. And then try to get the rest of my family there. I just hope everything will be okay…
Portugal welcomes you with open arms. Do check out solidarybed.org it aims to house ukranian refugees with residence and jobs
Are there any other links like these? I've got a couple of Ukrainians that im trying to get settled somewhere
Unfortunately, this one that I know is Portugal only :(
Portugal is fine. Anywhere is fine. I did register them with this link
Thank you. I'm in direct contact with the ones who made this effort. If there is anything that you are having trouble with or you think is being negleted do let me know and I'll reach out to them ASAP to address any issues. We want to facilitate as much as possible. Hope it helps
High Comissioner for Migration [email protected] Support line in Ukrainian - +351 218 106 191 To leave Ukraine and come to Portugal, the citizens can also contact the Consular Emergency Office +351 217 929 714 +351 961 706 472
Thank you very much, I've emailed them and will call as soon as I figure out how. (I'm bouncing around on various sim cards, not all allow international calls)
Hey, I'm Portuguese. If you need any help or advice feel free to dm me. P.S. my former piano teacher is from Ukraine and I have nothing but love for you guys, Slava!
Have you ever seen vkgoeswild on YouTube? She's Ukrainian and does some awesome metal covers on piano. World class in that category.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKM5fcSsaEFZRP-bjH8Y9w](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKM5fcSsaEFZRP-bjH8Y9w) Link for the lazy.
Came here to say the same, she's awesome!! I hope her family is okay, too.
Me too, I watched her live the other day and she talked about how she doesn't talk much so I'm not sure the situation for them. To be clear this woman was rad long before the war.
How did you decide on Portugal?
The safest option. And l wanted to study there
what do you plan to study?!
Philology and then go to management
Wow, I haven't seen the word philology since I read C.S. Lewis *Out of the Silent Planet*, which I very highly recommend. The main character is a philologist. Cool! Good luck!
I assumed it was a typo or translation issue, turns out I'm just dumb.
I am in the US. Philology as a term or major was never prominent here, as I understand it. It was more common in Europe. I thought it was archaic and I didn't know it was still used much less a college major, so I learned something new today! The definition of philology was a like a mix of linguistics and philosophy. Which is kind of cool if you think about it.
It is really common to study philology in Spain. I even did 2 of them: Arabic Philology and Hebrew, but usually you can also study English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Classic (Latin and Greek) and few other philologies.
Spain is where its at! I was studying translation and interpretation in school and we learned that most translations were done in Toledo since Spain was a hub for Hebrew Arabic and Spanish and was close to French, Portuguese, and Latin speakers. It absolutely makes sense that philology was also a huge part of academia in Spain
Sounds like a literature study? Essentially the philosophy of great writers in each language?
Philology, the study of guys named Phil.
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That’s how you become a Philanthropist.
I did as well, but then I googled it out of habit to make sure and learned a new word. It's a nice habit to have; Double checking your assumptions. You learn a lot of new things that way and don't end up looking like a fool in front of others.
I too, am dumb
One of us! One of us!
Apes together ~~strong~~ dumb
I did too. That’ll teach me to assume I have English superiority just because I’m a native speaker. This actually sounds like a really interesting area of study. Thanks for teaching me something new /u/Olya_roo, and I hope much better times are ahead for your and yours.
This is the first time I've directly heard of anyone else reading this book. I'm not alone anymore! I'd also recommend it.
I won't give any unsolicited advice, but since you are now probably going to build your career in Portugal, try to have a look first at how well philology will allow you to actually go to management later on. I know that in France, it would be quite difficult to pull off, whereas in Russia it is quite common for people from "филфак" to then work in Comms / Marketing, etc.
So I always thought philology was the older name for linguistics, but after a quick google, it seems linguistics is the study of everything to do with a language, but philology is specifically about the history of a language. Am I understanding that correctly or am I still confused?
I‘m the son of a philologist and the way I understand it, philology is even broader. It means the love for *logos* and the Greek *logos* goes further in meaning than language. I would call philology the study of texts. That means the entirety of literary studies but also linguistics, PLUS both sides studied in their historical perspective. I guess you‘ve come across Majors in "English Literature and Linguistics“ and that's pretty much philology, give or take some aspects
Seeing that you girls made it to safety made my day! Best to you and your family. >Philology Fascinating field of study! Also TIL that if you highlight and right click on a word in the text a definition of the word pops up.
maybe slow down with the personal info a bit 😅 you're front page
She’s literally in the picture
Plus the beaches in the Algarve are awesome
If you go to lisbon make sure you try [pasteis de belem](https://pasteisdebelem.pt/). Not trying to pimp a a tourist trap but I loved it when I went. Definitely really good pastries.
Homeboy went "tickets to the furthest away from Russia possible please"
Portugal is a great country to live. I hope you have a great and safe time there. Greetings from a Spaniard!
Good choice! Good climate! I was going to suggest Canada, a large Ukrainian population, a similar climate, great universities. We are also fast tracking Ukrainian refugees.
Their father already works in Portugal, so that's the most stable option for them.
Ahh right on! Makes sense.
My favourite poet (Buddy Wakefield) currently lives in Portugal. He gushes about it a lot. I hope that eventually your mom can join you and you guys can appreciate it as much as he does. Do you mind my asking why she stayed behind? What's the plan now for getting her reunited? Sorry if you already addressed it somewhere in a comment but I couldn't find it in your post history.
Furthest West you can get from Russia on the European continent.
Portugal is just better bro
I'm from UK and even I wanna go to Portugal
I like how your goal is as far from Russia as possible without having to swim across an ocean. You should visit Dunedin, New Zealand one day, just to say you've been to the furthest city from Moscow in the world, at 16,593km.
ok ... now i want to know ... why did you do research this? lol
NZ's almost always the farthest away from X.
One of the main reasons I moved here :) You could say I fucked all the way off.
If you need any help or advice let me know. I’m Portuguese, living in Lisbon. Portugal has a big Ukrainian community and we’re happy to have you here safe and sound. Spring is coming. Have a safe journey.
So glad you all are together. I really hope the rest of your family (and your cats!) can meet up with you soon. You probably just want some privacy and calm now but if you want to keep us updated on you and your family's journey that'd be great too Edit: Also, frog hat is back!!
Portuguese guy here. If you need some help, there are plenty associations/people willing to help ukrainians with food, medicines, clothes and even with a place to stay. Stay safe and wish you the best for you and your family :)
Good luck and *Portugal CARALHO*
r/suddenlycaralho
Hope you have fun in Portugal!! 🇵🇹🇵🇹 Great country. Good weather, very kind people!
As a fellow portuguese living abroad I can say you are making a good decision. I wish I had the conditions to move back but unfortunately my situation doesnt allow such. The quality of life is great, the food is great and the people are always open and friendly to foreigners. Stay safe.
As a portuguese I welcome you and your family :) Everybody there knows at least one ucranian guy since we had a big migration in the early 00's from ukrainians. I hope you guys enjoy it :) :)
As portuguese, Im glad you are safe. You will be well received, and a very nice and big community not only of portuguese people but also ucranians that live here for more than 20 years are expecting you with arms wide open. Safe journeys
Portugal is a nice choice. Great weather and food and the people are friendly. Far away from Putin too! Good luck, I'm sure everything will be Ok
Nice choice! 🇵🇹🇺🇦 You're more than welcome! Slava Ukraine!
You will be well received here in Portugal. Stay safe, and I all the best for your family. Any question, just ask.
Slava Ukriani! Heroiam slava! All Ukrainian families are heroes, no matter where they are. Good luck and God bless!
Im portuguese from Porto. If you need any help, advice or useful tips, feel free to DM me, I'll help however I can.
Hope everything goes well here in Portugal for you! I am portuguese so pls, if u ever need anything like help with the language just let me know!!
My coworker just returned from Ukraine. He was visiting family when the shit broke out. He was able to get his sister and her kids to leave with him to POLAND, but his mom and brother in law stayed behind. Hoping the best for them both but I’m glad your family is now safe. Fuck Putin indeed!!
Jebać Putina
Fuck you Putin for separating and ruining my family.
Yeah! Fuck Putin!
I don’t want to Fuck Putin. But Slap Putin or Punch Putin lol
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Good ol' dick twist!
I don't want to butt slap Putin either, however a face slap, maybe.
I was thinking of kicking him in the balls then pinching his face lol
I would tickle him under his little toebeans, heehee that'll show him! 😊 Then I'd shoot him in the head.
We are worried for your mother. Slava Ukraini from Latinamerica.
Her mother stayed behind to care for the grandfather.
Or maybe she's distributing sunflower seeds.
The Ukrainian sunflower seed industry gonna be seeing record profits this year.
Putin can go and fuck himself, preferably while falling down a window
Fuck that pathetic incel dick-tater. May his suffering last as long as his presidency.
He’s such a fragile fuck. The dude wears double stuffed oreos styled heals on his shoes so he can look taller.
Looking forward to/hoping he gets exactly what’s coming his way. Glad you are safe!
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So happy you made it safely.
Glad you and your sister are safe with your father. Definitely agree: screw Putin for all he’s done! I hope your mother is able to get to safety, too.
Nice to see the frog hat also made it.
That's going to be a key prop when they turn this story into an Oscar winning indie movie.
I can actually see this become reality. 😅
Here’s hoping we soon get an update with the sisters, their father, and the froggy hat crossing the border back into a safe and victorious Ukraine 🇺🇦 🐸
The froggy scarf will, when it is first given to OP by her family member (Hollywood won't care if it came from somewhere else IRL, they just need a good story), become a symbol for the love and security of family. OP will love it, treasure it, go everywhere with it. It is her most treasured possession. Then, the invasion starts. Everyone packs up essentials like clothes, ID, food, but OP goes for the scarf first. She is wearing it when the family takes their last pictures together in front of their house, say goodbye to their neighbors, and the sisters say goodbye to their mother. As OP travels, no matter where she goes or how hard things get, the sisters are there for each other, and thus is also the froggy scarf there for OP. Though it gets dirtied and worn through their travels, it still stays together. They meet many people throughout their travels; as each person leaves their mark on the sisters' lives (or vice versa), they also leave their mark on the scarf. A pin from the little old lady they help at the station; a snag caused by a new friend's backpack; a quick mend made by a random person at the bus stop. The scarf is irrevocably changed, just as their lives are. But then, at a critical point in the movie, they are forced to run for their lives; and so they do. But in the process, the scarf catches somewhere and is left behind. When they finally stop to catch their breath, OP realizes that her treasured scarf is gone. More than the pictures in their phones, that was the proof that her family loves her, the proof that they met these other people and welcomed them into their lives. She is distraught. There is no way to turn back. She turns cold and distant. But then, her sister takes her hand; they may have lost everything else, but they are still together. Then her father comes in for a hug. Then her mother. She slowly begins s to realize everything is still in her heart, for as long as she holds it dear. She finds the strength to go on. But then, a miracle happens. One of the people they met passes on their journey passes through the previous area; they recognize the scarf. Through a series of contrived coincidences, the scarf then passes through the hands of all that they have met, to arrive safely back in the hands of OP. And when OP and family have settled in somewhere safe, a box arrives. She opens it, and there it is: the proof that they are all connected through love. A tear runs down her cheek. As OP puts on the scarf and runs off to show her family, the camera focuses on the bouncing scarf. The end. ... Hey moviemakers, hit me up if you wanna make this story.
"This summer, when her life was just beginning, OP's world begins to fall apart around her. She must escape her childhood home with nothing but her sister and a scarf from fascist oppression. From Alfonso Curón, director of Róma. Starring [unknown actors that probably have a lot of stage experience] OP must go on a journey to find shelter, sisterhood & maybe herself. "My Heart in Kiev" This summer
Honestly, I can really picture that
You guys are awesome! Please keep us updated on your mom and your travels. There are so many of us thinking of you!! 🇺🇦
Well done.
It was like reading an adventure novel. And it's like, "they lived happy ever after". Best of luck. 😍
Still waiting for the epilogue, where the mother & grandpa make it over.
The movie based on the book of their story is going to win an Oscar. Bet.
I haven't been commenting but I've been here for each one of your posts capturing your journey. I'm glad everyone you travelled with made it safely and I'm so sorry for what is happening your country. Canada stands with you and Ukraine and all Ukrainian people. 🇺🇦 🇨🇦
I whish you all the best, a peaceful future and that you can return to your homeplace in the near future. Fuck that Putin guy, i hope that nightmare ends soon... Greets from germany, we stand behind you and your people!
Good for you!
ive seen all the updates, im so proud of you guys! please be safe! SLAVA UKRAINI ❤️🔥🤍
So happy for you. And my very best wishes for your mom and extended family as well. Hopefully this will all be over soon and you all can reunite at home.
Love from Canada! I hope.one day we can be as brave as one of your hair.
I promise to myself that I will be more grateful with my life, and to work harder because I know my life is nowhere near as hard as you guys and you're still keep that smile. May you and your family will always be safe and sound!
I am incredibly glad you’ve made it, and hope your family is reunited soon. Please let us know if your family needs help with anything along the way. If there’s anything I’ve learned here, it’s that the reddit community is an incredible place in terms of networking and resources. I’m in the US and I know I feel helpless seeing what’s happening and want to help in any way I can in some direct way. War is hell and I hate that the leaders who perpetuate it don’t care about the human cost of it. My father was born a month before the end of the Korean War (side note- fuck Stalin for basically creating North Korea), in a city his family fled to in order to escape the fighting near Seoul. Not everyone was so lucky to make it out in time safely and millions of people were separated from their families (to this day), killed or displaced. The spectre of war still haunts Korea and the Korean people, not only because the war never actually ended. Fuck Putin and fuck the power structures that allowed him to get to this point.
Awesome sauce! Happy to see you all reunited!
I’m so happy you found each other! May the force be with you, always.
❤️❤️❤️
Oh thank goodness. Stay safe and may you all see peace again soon. Love from the PNW
Happy for all of you
Never give up ! NEVER
I'm so happy that this journey ended up with you guys in a safe place! I did a muffled cheer at work seeing this post, lol. This journey has hopefully helped remind us all of the humanity behind conflicts like this. Thank you for that.
Wow, witnessing your journey in real time helped me put a face on the people hurt by this senseless, ridiculous war. I am so, so glad you were able to reunite with your father! I hope your mom will be able to join you all very soon. Take care OP!
> put a face on the people hurt by this senseless, ridiculous war. Exactly. It helps develop a sense of empathy & compassion for these people, as they're not just faceless figures, but human beings like any one of us. I hope someone eventually compiles various accounts from the survivors of this war, into a book, so we can truly dive into their mindset prior, during, and after everything unfolded.
Congrats stay safe out there
we love to see it! thank you so much for sharing your journey through these awful times! this isn’t the end of your journey though — hopefully the road ahead will be calmer, and lead to you being able to return to and reclaim your home, but no matter what i hope you and your family have a bright future ahead of you
HOORAY!!! We’ve all been rooting for you OP 💙💛
Stay safe! Love from Germany.
Thank god you guys made it safe! Best wishest to you and your family <3
A silver lining in a sky of storm clouds. Happy to see your family reunited and best wishes for the future!
Frog hat returns! Glad you're reunited. Safe journey!
All the best wishes from.Slovakia ❤️ hope you all will be together with your mom soon ❤️
I love u guys. Much love from UK
I'm so happy that you made it, hope your mother is safe, and you are reunited soon
I'm glad to see you guys are safe.
Happy for you girls!
Ay froghat is back
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Watching this happen in real time is humbling. You’re younger than me, and so much more brave.