diaspora narratives
February 11, 2026
mariia martyshinaLanguages, countries, politics: Is it possible to build bridges?
In a world shaped by conflict and displacement, I once worked with a Ukrainian refugee who struggled to communicate after fleeing her home. Through persistence and daily effort, she progressed from barely speaking English to enrolling in an accounting course in Scotland. What made this journey even more meaningful is that I am Russian. Despite the war between our countries, we chose cooperation over division. This experience reminds me that humanity can rise above politics.