Why Ukraine

Before the Winter of 2022, the most I could tell you about Ukraine was that it was part of the Soviet Union prior to 1991, and that it was viewed as the Bread Basket of Europe. Upon crossing the border from Poland into Ukraine, within the first 5 minutes, I already knew that I knew nothing at all about Ukraine. I had just crossed into the unknown and had no inkling of what was in store for me as I started to create a new life for myself in this unknown nation.