Tamara Duda

A young woman moves to her grandmother’s home in Donetsk. There, she discovers her talent for glasswork—creating stunning stained glass, chandeliers, and other luxury items. Despite her pro-Western views, she manages to build a successful business in a mafia-controlled region. Then comes 2014, turning her world upside down. Without hesitation, she joins the resistance against pro-Russian separatists and documents events around her with wit and irony. She raises funds, procures basic supplies for the Ukrainian army, and helps those in need. Along the way, she makes new friends—but also witnesses how lifelong neighborly bonds can suddenly dissolve into bloodshed…

Published by Host, 2024