Anton Kostin and his family are decorating the tree in preparation for their first Christmas in Victoria, but their preparations started when Russia invaded their home country in February.
Anton Kostin and his family are decorating the tree in preparation for their first Christmas in Victoria.For the family from Mariupol, getting here to celebrate this holiday has been a journey.That’s the day Russia invaded Ukraine.
Kostin was out at sea working for a German-based shipping company. His wife and six-year-old son were at home as the bombs began to fall on their city.With the border closed, Kostin could not get back into the country. He made his way to neighbouring Poland, hoping his family would make it out alive.“More than 2,000 cars were able to escape safely,” said Kostin.Reunited in Poland, the trio needed to find a new place to call home. That’s where Olena’s daughter Kat Malkina joins this story.
Malkina started an online fundraiser and was able to secure enough money to get her family to Canada by early July. “I’m very excited to actually celebrate, for the first time, on the North American continent,” said Malkina.“Be together,” said Malkina. “Focus on all the good things.” “Be thankful for each Christmas in your life and support each other,” said Kostin. “To be on the phone when it’s necessary, to answer the phone when it’s necessary, because tomorrow maybe somebody will not be able to answer to your phone call.”
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