"I Hope": A Teenager’s Diary About Life and Study Under Occupation in Luhansk Region of Ukraine

A lesson in the occupied territory of Ukraine. Source: Telegram channel Starobelsk Professional College. (NewsMaker)

Written as a diary, the text gives a first-hand look into the daily life of a teenager in the occupied part of Luhansk. It reflects on school under Russian control, where Ukrainian content is erased, and fear is a constant presence. Despite restrictions, the teen clings to hope and documents a longing for freedom and normalcy. The diary serves as both a personal survival mechanism and a quiet act of resistance.

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