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LatviaPublished: 5 July 2026 at 13:36

To Latvia: Sonya from Donetsk has changed six countries and two continents

A schoolgirl from Donetsk, after a long journey through six countries and two continents, has ended up in Latvia. She now lives in Jurmala, studies in Riga, and dreams of one day returning to her native Donetsk.

Foto: LSM (rus)

Sonya, a schoolgirl from Donetsk, together with her parents, has changed six countries and two continents before finally arriving in Latvia. She now lives in Jurmala and studies in Riga. The girl is interested in fashion and social media, and one of her dreams is to someday return to Donetsk, where she comes from.

The journey to Latvia has been long and difficult, but Sonya and her family have found a new home. She continues to learn new things and plan for the future. Sonya's story is an example of how war and displacement can affect children's lives, but also of strength and adaptability.

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