How not to flee a war
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How NOT to Flee a War is a live documentary by Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko, co-presented with her partner Jez Myers, telling the extraordinary story of their escape from Kyiv as Russia launched its full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022.
Through personal testimony, photographs and memories from the road, Maria and Jez take audiences inside the chaos of the first days of war - the explosions, uncertainty, misinformation, exhaustion and impossible decisions faced by civilians trying to survive.
Told with honesty, dark humour and compassion, How NOT to Flee a War is more than a story of escape. It is a powerful reflection on displacement, loss, resilience and what it means to bear witness to history.
Maria Romanenko is a Ukrainian journalist and co-founder of All For Ukraine. Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Hromadske International, she is the only Ukrainian recipient of the Prime Minister's Points of Light Award. Since relocating to the UK, she has focused
on supporting displaced Ukrainians and delivering talks, including How NOT to Flee a War.
Jez Myers is CEO of All For Ukraine and a community champion. A recipient of Manchester City Council's Pride of Manchester Award, he has a background in business consultancy and civic engagement. After fleeing Ukraine, he has advised government and local bodies on supporting displaced Ukrainians and supported multiple Ukrainian charities. He is also Chair of the Spirit of Manchester Awards.
Through personal testimony, photographs and memories from the road, Maria and Jez take audiences inside the chaos of the first days of war - the explosions, uncertainty, misinformation, exhaustion and impossible decisions faced by civilians trying to survive.
Told with honesty, dark humour and compassion, How NOT to Flee a War is more than a story of escape. It is a powerful reflection on displacement, loss, resilience and what it means to bear witness to history.
Maria Romanenko is a Ukrainian journalist and co-founder of All For Ukraine. Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Hromadske International, she is the only Ukrainian recipient of the Prime Minister's Points of Light Award. Since relocating to the UK, she has focused
on supporting displaced Ukrainians and delivering talks, including How NOT to Flee a War.
Jez Myers is CEO of All For Ukraine and a community champion. A recipient of Manchester City Council's Pride of Manchester Award, he has a background in business consultancy and civic engagement. After fleeing Ukraine, he has advised government and local bodies on supporting displaced Ukrainians and supported multiple Ukrainian charities. He is also Chair of the Spirit of Manchester Awards.
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Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Road, NE8 4LN Gateshead, United Kingdom, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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