Dare to Ukraine | Odesa: Summer by the sea during war

[@leniszameit]

i have a friend who lives in odesa. i say about 10 air raids sirens

[@kyivindependent]

Congrats - that’s the correct answer! Email us at [e-mail] with the subject "Dare to Ukraine" and your contact information so we can send you our special products from The Kyiv Independent E-Store. Please note that the number of air raid alerts mentioned in this episode of “Dare to Ukraine” reflects the specific period and locations during our filming. This count is not representative of the overall situation in Ukraine, as air raid occurrences can vary significantly depending on time and region.

[@leniszameit]

@@kyivindependent so happy i won. it was a wild guess as odesa gets mentioned in news alot for russian attacks. hugs to all .love from canada.slava ukraini.slava heroiam🥰😍

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

@@kyivindependent After viewing a KZbin suggested video on Kharkiv, I fell in love with your show "Dare To Ukraine". I've now binged all of the series except the Kyiv episode which I'm off to immediately after this comment. The host of the show, Maria Lavrova is an AMAZING, compassionate, articulate and beautiful human being. I hope this series will continue far beyond episode five and if not, you have different programming planned for Masha to host. I'm second generation American who is half Ukrainian, one grandparent from Odessa and one from Kyiv. Over the last few years I've grown incredibly proud of my Ukrainian heritage. Cлава Україні ... Героям слава!

[@canmildoc]

Would love to visit one day! Slava Ukraine from Canada!

[@leroybasslines]

I’m a primary school teacher in the UK and I taught a girl from Odesa. She’s one of the nicest, funniest and brightest kids I have ever taught! She and her family moved back to Odesa this summer - they missed their family and their city too much. I was scared for them and the risk they were taking but I understood why they would do it. I would do the same! Seeing this has reassured me that they’ve gone back to a vibrant, colourful and exciting city that is their home. I hope they’re ok and they’re safe. Thank you for the Dare to Ukraine series - they’re inspiring and interesting and I very much hope to come and see this amazing country for myself sometime soon. Слава Україні!

[@leroybasslines]

My air raid siren guess: 3 times during the day.

[@learntheuniverse2024]

We are grateful to the UK for being on our side , being our partner and to all British people for supporting us. Love from Ukraine 🙏🏻 welcome to our country when it’s safe 🙏🏻

[@noskov5]

Brits are the best, much love to UK people ❤

[@Chesterr379]

I wonder what you teach your kids about "Operation Banner" that lasted for 38 years? Or you prefer to keep quiet of that part of the history? do you have balls to say glory to Ireland?

[@CliveBridgeman]

I'm British and I've been here in Odesa since last May, and apart from attacks on the port areas, there are not too many damaged buildings. I have been coming to Ukrain since 2010 - wonderful people, lovely country.

[@julianrowlands]

Two of my great grandparents were from Odesa and I've always wanted to visit. Watching this fantastic film I'm definitely going to go next year ♥️

[@bsp557]

All of this brings up memories. Beautiful historical heritage, nice people and one nation wanting to be free attacked. Greetings from Croatia! Slava Ukraini! ♥️🇭🇷🇺🇦♥️

[@rickmoore52]

I first visited Ukraine in 1998. It felt still somewhat Soviet in influences, but still wonderful to experience. I fell in love with Ukraine and especially Odesa. I returned every two years, sometimes every year, up until the war started. And I watched Ukrainians get happier and all things improving in general. I made many friends and still have many friends who I regularly communicate with. Next spring I will return for a visit, war or not. My favorite country. Slava Ukraini.

[@johncrane3858]

Come and visit. It's wonderful. We at the front line will keep you safe

[@jeffblahblah5226]

A long way from New Zealand but I would love to visit. In a time of peace that is hopefully soon.

[@AminAwan-t5n]

Very nice and excellent my friend i am Amin Awan from Pakistan

[@andymccoll]

Loving this series 🙂 Wonderful to see these amazing places in Ukraine, and humbling to 'meet' some of the people that make up this incredibly strong and resilient nation. The honesty of the footage shown is very touching; Masha's reaction to the 1941 carvings in the famous Odesa catacombs. And the interview in the Nightlife section; the young woman from Dnipro saying about her home City and the sirens: "please Lord I want to live one more night, just save my life" - really hit hard - as it should. Looking forward to the next episodes very much. And looking forward to Ukraine's victory. For the sirens, I guess 7 in the 4 days, praying for the day when there are no sirens anywhere, in a free and victorious Ukraine!

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support and glad you're enjoying our work!

[@619misha]

Odessa, not odesa 😘

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

@@MashaLavrovaKI I've watched all but one episode and now LOVE this series. I'm a HUGE fan of your compassion and how you relate to the everyday people you interview. You remind me so much of Ada Pasternak, a KZbin musician I follow. You are an OUTSTANDING presenter in food & travel. Thank you for the GREAT programming you're producing and hope to see you in much more. Best Wishes and Cлава Україні ... Героям слава!

[@Jcesare09]

It is heart breaking the situation in Ukraine my heart breaks with sadness such beautiful people such beautiful culture and country, hoping and praying for the best godbless your reporting was extremely important thank you

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

Thank you! ☺️

[@Jcesare09]

@@MashaLavrovaKI no Thank you for your beautiful reports ♥️💯

[@kencurran8853]

​@@MashaLavrovaKI So informative, excellent series. Do any foreign tourists visit Odessa or other notable areas of Ukraine? Keep your good work.

[@gfsdgsdf-b6h]

beautiful series! thank you Masha!

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

Really glad you enjoy them!

[@m_scott88]

You really know how to get the most out of new experiences! So much history and diversity. See you in Odesa! 🇺🇦

[@619misha]

Odessa, not odesa 😘

[@suebritt6831]

Thank you, Masha, for showing me lively and beautiful Odesa. The Pryvoz market, cats and courtyards were highlights for me. The air raid siren brought home the constant danger everyone lives with. I'm guessing you heard it 4 times, once a day, during your visit. I appreciated your comments in the Catacombs about history repeating itself and that everyone is making history now.

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

Thank you for your support!

[@619misha]

Odessa, not odesa 😘

[@DominikGentener]

Thank you so much for this video. Odesa looks really beautiful.

[@619misha]

Odessa, not odesa 😘

[@fritzraake22]

Masha, you're a wonderful ambassador for your country and this 'Dare to Ukraine' series is brilliantly produced. If only 10% of commentators do visit when the war is won, you'll struggle with all the foreign tourists. I hope to be one of them. I'm guessing 5 air raid alarms. Glory to Ukraine!

[@ms.winnie704]

I’m guessing 4 sirens… thanks for another great vlog; you are a natural presenter! Looking forward to the next documentary.

[@langigabit]

Danke!

[@kyivindependent]

Thank you so much for your support, it keeps us going ❤️

[@martinbennett3963]

It’s really great to see some normality in ever increasingly challenging circumstances for Ukrainian people, let us hope that the war will end soon. Best wishes from a boat on the flooded river Thames near Oxford. Hearing the sirens once must have been scary but my guess it was a great deal more. Take care and I look forward to seeing more of your great country. Martin

[@5teep]

Another fantastic episode, a great mix of humanity and culture. You have added another destination to my list..

[@HorrorMetalMaestroRedrusty66]

Love the series, such a beautiful place. Slava Ukrainia!!!✊ The good people in the US are 100% behind you!

[@tysonreuter5788]

No we’re not lol, you haven’t even been there.

[@victorp]

@@tysonreuter5788 ignore her comment and move on bc she wrote the "good people," and you obviously don't support freedom and democracy, the foundation of U.S.

[@salazarreach1636]

@@tysonreuter5788 Try better, dumb russkie bot, lol.

[@YvesV-ko3cx]

Thank you for this further joint discovery of the beautiful places in Ukraine! Same as the previous episodes, your documentary beams the unique Ukrainian positive mindset and fuels my enthusiasms to come and visit sooner rather than later! Hope to see many more beautiful places in Ukraine with your help!

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

I'm so glad you enjoy our work! Tune in for the next episodes

[@donnamckee7823]

Thanks!

[@kyivindependent]

Thank you for your support!

[@jaytkachuk]

An excellent video report, it's so good to see the city where I grew up persevering and enjoying life during this difficult time. Great job!

[@timmaxwell2348]

This has been such an amazing series so far. Both enlightening, and uplifting. And Masha is a treasure. Whatever the future brings, please don't stop leading us on this wonderful journey.

[@TheEudaemonicPlague]

Now, I'm going to have to find a copy of Battleship Potempkin, and watch it again. I saw it in school, in the 70s...a refresher won't hurt. Never thought I'd suddenly learn where that scene was filmed all these years later. I'd very much love to visit, but I'm too poor to visit my friend who's only a couple hundred miles away. This video is confirming something I'd suspected about Ukraine...if not for the war, it'd be a fantastic place to go see...might be worthwhile even with the war.

[@РоманВилков-л7н]

В "свободной" Украине фильм "Броненосец Потемкин" запрещен,так как он снят русским режиссером Сергеем Эзенштейном о восстании русских матросов на корабле Русского Императорского Флота и пропагандирует коммунизм. И приятного просмотра kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ64lpluad6Vjs0

[@russmartin4189]

This was a great program. I learned some new things, especially that Odesa is a gem of a city. I won't be traveling there because of my age, but if I could, I certainly would.

[@619misha]

Odessa, not odesa 😘

[@russmartin4189]

@@619misha Look at the title of the video and the thumbnail. She spells it Odesa. Americans used to spell Kyiv "Kiev" Go with the locals.

[@619misha]

@@russmartin4189 so she's wrong. it's Odessa.

[@1vidolder]

Great perspective. Beautiful cinematography. Cheers to the team behind it. Visit Odesa if you dare.

[@ChefKinga]

I found this window into Ukrainian daily life incredibly interesting.... What a resilient country & such a beautiful city... 🇦🇺💛💙🇺🇦

[@1Sapphire1]

I’ve been to Odesa a few times but it has been a long time. Perhaps I’ll visit next year.

[@619misha]

Odessa, not odesa 😘

[@NumeralEmpire]

​@@619misha learn a few things before teaching others, Misha ;)

[@619misha]

@@NumeralEmpire what kind of things?

[@lukejonte8379]

Wow. I think I would happily sell my soul to live in a place like Odessa - with a courtyard! 😊

[@erikxtrema3845]

💙💛 Love from the Netherlands to Ukraine ❤

[@Hochspitz]

🇦🇺💙💛✌ 🇺🇦 I really enjoy the "Dare to Ukraine" series. Slava Ukraini!

[@golokavrndavana]

What do you enjoy about it?

[@Zen-f8q]

Slava Cocaina 😂

[@golokavrndavana]

​@@Zen-f8q: No, to hell with cocaine.

[@sanha7007]

2010년4월 이스탄불에서 비행기타고 크림반도 심페로폴 공항에내려 얄타시 세바스토플. 오데사 여행한적이 있었는데 참좋았던기억이! 빨리 전쟁이끝나고 우크라이나 🇺🇦 에 평화가오길 기원합니다 🙏

[@chaswarren7239]

You are an amazing ambassador for Ukraine. I really want to see Odessa now.

[@daynagayle]

Beautiful, informative video. Highs and lows. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you. Praying for peace and freedom.

[@ashleyupshall7641]

This was the one I was waiting for and you didn’t disappoint. 😊

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

Thank you!

[@Phil21NZ]

Will be visiting just as soon as i can, Stay Safe Ukraine - from the UK.

[@ryanrft6202]

Thank you for sharing this! What a beautiful city! And it is amazing to see the beauty among the chaos. The Human Spirit is Rad! Peace and Love!

[@LiveWellUkraine]

Great camera work.

[@Ashley-uk4ld]

More, more, more, dear Masha! Odesa sparkles in the sun as you introduce us to a vibrant city. 💛💙💛💙

[@Fevebblefester]

Another story told so professionally and as warmly as could be.

[@paulelliott3613]

17 years since I last visited, really good to see the old familiar landmarks and refresh my memories.

[@dansmith4077]

Thanks

[@kyivindependent]

Thank you for your support!

[@lukemacdonald2027]

Really love this series showing the beauty of Ukraine. Id guess 5 air alarms

[@goldengregory1]

A truly top notch program that should be should be considered for whatever national, international or industry award would recognize its unique and outstanding contribution to story telling and journalism one might prescribe it to be, an episodic travelogue, short documentary, or something unique and into its own. "Dare to Ukraine" illicits a range of emotions while teaching aspects of current Ukrainian life that we would otherwise never experience. A tall task for a 46 minute program. Although distracted at first by Masha's beauty, the shear weight and density of the subjects draw me in emotionally and spark my imagination. The writing, camera work, direction, location, audio, soundtrack, editing, I could go on and on, are all truly outstanding. The episode, "Two realities in Odessa" in particular should be recognized and receive the accolades it deserves. If I could wave a wand, I would elevate "Dare to Ukraine" to one of the major entertainment platforms or at least have KZbin promote it as a must see. The entire production team who contribute to this program are obviously some of the best in the industry. I hope you all get the recognized for your outstanding talents and have wonderful careers individually and of course "date" to continue to produce this show.

[@davidarcher5770]

I want to go to odesa it looks amazing, thanks for the video

[@619misha]

Odessa, not odesa 😘

[@johnsieverssr8288]

You're a brave young lady... Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️... Thank you❤

[@hanna_ukraine11]

Thank you for visiting our catacombs! It was my husband Artem Vasiuta who provided a tour for you. It's not his first experience of providing a tour on camera for media, but this one is one of the best! You've made the right senses, conclusions and accents. Great job! Breathtaking! If you ever need a city tour don't hesitate to contact with Artem - he has a lot of interesting things to say about Odesa. My strong recommendation is his tour "Odesa is Ukraine - is it a myth or reality?" - after it all the russian myths about Odesa in your head will be absolutely destroyed 🎉

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

Cлава Україні ... Героям слава!

[@ItsMe_Hello_People]

Great video showing Odesa. 🇺🇦 I think there were probably 6 air alerts while you were there.

[@bevanredpath619]

Love your work and style ❤ I will have to visit as soon as we can. We stand with Ukraine

[@sa.377]

Amazing video and work! Odessa truly is an amaxing, multicultural place! Just one small correction: Odesa was initially an ancient Greek colony on the Black Sea, so when it comes to its Origins (and the Very etymology of its name actually), it's important to mention that, historically speaking, it has strong Greek roots. During the Byzantine period, it also had significant Roman and Greek influences.

[@joythought]

Yes, but the Russians only care about Russian history so anything else doesn't count.

[@NumeralEmpire]

That's right!

[@noddy210989]

I really appreciate this series. It makes me long to visit Ukraine. My guess is 11 sirens.

[@leeroy25024941]

For I have watched a few of your videos now, and found this one really insightful. Your video on Chernobyl was extremely interesting and probably one of the best on the subject that I've seen. The female presenter is a pleasure to watch, as she is a natural in front of the camera and is not afraid of engaging with the subject matter and asking real people their opinions. Additionally, the editing of these videos is superb!

[@charliemyres5450]

Brilliant report!

[@chengvang4690]

The catacombs are probably the most heartbreaking moment of the video. It is sad that people had to relive their ancestors went through. Not to mention in the whole video, it shows how peaceful and happy people in Odessa have with their culture. I can see why people choose to stay there or even visit to blow off steam

[@loriclem6889]

The catacombes are not horrible they are a godsend. Where would the people go if they were not there. I would say they are truly precious.

[@BAFinlayson]

A charming visit to Ukraine and explore the interesting parts of the city. I’m from Canada and the closest I’ve been to there is a visit to Istanbul. I watch a lot of videos of the war and the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people impresses me greatly. Thank you for this glimpse of life and optimism on the edge of war. Slava Ukraini!

[@KukharyshynOleh]

thx for your work, this is nice stuff

[@sunshine4sue2]

🇺🇸🗽From Indiana, USA this video has been delightful. Odesa is picture perfect beautiful 🖼️!! 🕍The building's are architectfully gorgeous.🏰 🌇 Lights of the city ... beautiful.🍻 🌃 The glowing sun going down on the city with the view of the sea and water reflection, just stunning 🌊!! 🙋🏻 The courtyard was pretty, a nice piece showing every day living in Ukraine 👀!! 🏛️The food market was soooo fun as we have similar markets in the U.S.A. 🍉🍞🥩🍅🍇🍲🍴🍽️🍻🥙🧆 🤷🏻‍♀️ feel like I was actually there 👀!! ✍🏻Great reporting📰!! 🕊️Peace be with the Ukrainian people🕊️ 📝 Remember, It is always darkest before the light of dawn🕯️ Please ... 🗽🇺🇸 Stand proud, strong and ✝️Keep the faith 💙💛🌻🕊️🇺🇸🇺🇦🕊️ 🫂with much Love from Indiana, USA🙏

[@619misha]

Odessa, not odesa 😘

[@sunshine4sue2]

@@619misha👀 💁🏻 I had two ss then I noticed that the headline was spelling it with one s, so I changed it ???🙋🏻‍♀️

[@jangrund6827]

I have been traveling all my life and Odessa has always been my dream. This year I fulfilled it and I have to say that I will have it forever❤️ Beautiful city, great people, excellent food and high level service.I have never felt better anywhere than in my own country.I want to come back this year and the restaurant for sure I will visit.🇺🇦🙏🕊️🇨🇿

[@Rich5131]

I was in Odesa earlier last month. It is a great deal quieter than it used to be, with what was a population of 1.1 million. An amazing city that I have visited a number of times a year, for over 10 years. I highly recommend Lviv chocolate, with dark cherry :)

[@ashleyupshall7641]

Indeed, Odesa is a unique beautiful city with its own unique culture.

[@619misha]

Odessa, not odesa 😘

[@Rich5131]

@@619misha I am used to the spelling of Odessa myself, but I am mindful of using the Ukrainian spelling on this occasion. It is not possbile to keep everyone happy

[@tommyshanahan3689]

I'm from America and just happened to stumble onto this video. I'm actually going to Odessa in a week everythingis booked, and it was very educational look. I might slightly less lost.... maybe. Anyways thanks

[@tommyshanahan3689]

@Aleksa_Lomako going there also

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

I'm glad this helped! Have a safe and wonderful time in Ukraine

[@mariuszkinowski3562]

Odeas looks amazing

[@richardhltrp1791]

When I was in Odessa, I had an apartment similar to the one in your video (15:35). I've traveled around Ukraine a bit and stayed in Crimea for 18 months. I had to leave because of..him 🤡 👿 ..good video and thank u for doing what you are doing ! love from The Hague / the Netherlands ! ! Слава Україні ! 💙💙💛💛

[@ОлесяНабокова]

Odessa is a beautiful city

[@wikidavid]

The song "o sole mio" was written in Odessa, in fact I seem to see a lot of similarity between Odessa and Naples. Greetings from Italy with affection and hope

[@Pavlo9824.]

In Odesa courtyards, you can still see volcanic stones on the ground - "tiles" from Italy, which are more than 200 years old. The architecture is also similar

[@TheZeiZei100]

What a beautiful city. I visited Kyiv once, some 5 years ago, and liked it. Definitely would want to see more of Ukraine, too. Keep up the good work with these interesting videos! Greetings from Finland. P.S. My guess is 8 air raid alerts during the filming.

[@Evolsieh]

You made me cry with happiness ! Especially when you tried the fish for the first time. ❤❤❤please do continue your videos- it brings so much joy to everyone 🙏🏻Praying for you and your team ❤️

[@reinhardsterlika4480]

great work, Slava Ukraini

[@Avalk]

18:11 this sequence is amazing. Looks like a movie

[@afcgeo882]

Please do more of these episodes to show the beauty of Ukraine to the world! We want to see Kharkiv, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Ivano-Frankivsk,etc.

[@kyivindependent]

Our Lviv episode is already available: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYrOg5djZ6ynmLM

[@davidsartin5708]

Amazing. Thank you. 🤠

[@6point5by55]

You are showing that the spirit of the Ukrainian people cannot be broken. Odesa is a true Ukrainian jewel.

[@GwynBleys]

LOL Only 10% in Odessa are Ukrainians. Its mostly Russians and Jews

[@joythought]

@@GwynBleys I think we all want to know what you're drinking.

[@josephstanle9115]

What great people they are Ukraine 🇨🇦thank you to Glory to the Hero's 🇺🇦 always there light go true to stay strong and never give up

[@Theodore-tl9ks]

Thanks Kyiv Independent 💛💙💛💙💛💙

[@kyivindependent]

Thank you for being a supporter!

[@paulurban2472]

I’m sorry for your brainwashed brain 😢

[@P00009]

Kyiv independent is financed by EU and Canada. They have enought money NOT to be independent.

[@jonasmelander]

I feel sorry for you who must hate freedom and democracy. Support dictators, corruption, imperialism and oppression. What went wrong in your life? @@paulurban2472

[@billybyron4752]

😅​@@paulurban2472

[@sofi_mtl]

(Did the air siren ring one time during this episode?🤔) My Ukrainian language partner lives in Odesa! I nearly squealed with glee when I saw the title. Seeing his city up close, hearing all about it, exploring it and seeing it with you, it's a treasure that warms my heart. We've been learning together for over a year now and he sent me a huge box of all different kinds of Ukrainian chocolate, candies, a gorgeous Stork-100 collection coin, jewelry, a shopping bag, a beautiful fluffy crocheted blue and yellow heart. Just the generosity, the kindness, even during war both breaks and heals my heart at the same time. Bless the wonderful people of Ukraine. Here in my city, Montreal, we're very blessed and proud to have a very big Ukrainian population (around 42,000 & more than 200,000 arrivals since March in Canada.) Slava Ukraini ❤ Masha's wonderful & funny, a very cool host. When I speak to my lang pal, I often hear the blaring siren through the phone. Seeing you trying to find shelter and hearing that shrilling siren... 💔 Only two days ago now people were injured (including children) and even killed(may their souls rest in peace) in a drone strike in Odesa. 😞 The young lady and the solider, their comments moved me to a bit of tears. I think they are all right, you must have a way to see another side of life, not just war & death. This important for the morale of the community. Masha, you are so brave for going down into those catacombs, in your place I might have had a panic attack. But your guide was so experienced & knowledgeable, he truly gave a heart-wrenching, haunting experience of history and reality. I'm so sorry for this ancestral trauma that is so painful. And awful, & it shouldn't be repeating itself now. I don't like to think that history repeats itself but we see it happening... Maybe if the world really pays attention to this, it will see more clearly. All those masterfully, exquisitely made dishes looked straight out of a painting! Thank you for this very unique, unfiltered, authentic window into Odesa. To me, it's been one of the best gifts. :)

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

I'm so glad you liked this episode! It is such a joy and honor to create this show

[@sofi_mtl]

@@MashaLavrovaKI 🥹❤❤

[@Julian-zj2qy]

Another great documentary. My air raid siren guess is 1.

[@sunshine4sue2]

🗽🇺🇸 Stand proud, strong and ✝️Keep the faith 💙💛🌻🕊️🇺🇸🇺🇦🕊️ 🫂with much Love from Indiana, USA🙏

[@tysonreuter5788]

You’re just some idiot who has never been there and knows dick about it.

[@robertdevos5478]

🤣🤣🤣🤡

[@K.R.I.P.A.C]

❤ Thanks for that piece of history !

[@MatDockerty]

What a beautiful place.

[@PaulDewhurst-wi5ly]

Can't wait to visit slava Ukraine ❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnglover3682]

Okay, didn't go to catacombs. Somehow, I didn't go to the large market in the beginning of video. Didn't go to the last restaurant. Otherwise, the tourist sites in the video were Odesa for me in Summer of 2024. Of course, I also had work to do for the Ukrainians which balanced any time off. I was there for about three weeks between June and August. I was in Ukraine for nearly two months. The power outages made things difficult. It was okay but interfered with life. Loud generators were never observed or heard in this video. The absence of the mentioning of the generators made Odesa seem easy and far too easy than it really was when I was there. There were periodic outages and sometimes the times were uncertain about when electricity would be on. I observed a plume of smoke from my hotel window off in the distance from a rocket strike by russians. On this same day, I observed a Ukrainian SU-27 slowly fly over Odesa and passed by hotel window. I observed some buildings damaged in different parts of Odesa. I actually heard the first F-16 fly over Odesa that Sunday in August when President Zelenskyy made the announcement that the first official mission by F-16 had been executed (just to fly over Odesa and maybe other parts of Ukraine). My Hotel was in "European Square" as you called it. I never went to a shelter nor did I see others do so during sirens. My take on Odesa. My good friends are there. I want to move there. The video left out were the "sanitarium" and the "dead sea" sites are. How do Odesans feel about entertainment and war. In one of the sites of very short collages in the video, I observed young musicians playing for tips on the streets. I would give them a nice tip because it provided entertainment and the performers were young and the music wasn't bad. Later, my friend who had come from the battle zone after having fought there, seen friend die, and experienced the cold and the heat and the overwhelming russian artillery strikes became incensed with me when I was about to give a street musician a tip. He said the musician was a drug user and my friend was angry with me. I put my hands to my head showing I didn't know better or I was confused and walked away from the street musician. Since this experience with my soldier friend, I stopped giving tips. Matter of fact, I've stopped tipping people in America, and I tell them about donating thousands of dollars of my own money to orphans, widows, and military operations in Ukraine. They are completely understandable and very nice about it when I don't tip. It must be odd for them when I tell them this. Americans traveling to Ukraine during the war are few and in between. I say more Americans should go and see how the Ukrainians are fighting the russians. WHAT I DIDN'T SEE IN THIS VIDEO, and what I found more often than not, every person I met had some connection to the war, whether volunteering, a soldiers, a wife of a soldier or in other ways. There was a buzz of a sense of togetherness that is absent in the United States which makes not just Odesa Great but Ukraine Great. TOO BAD THE USA IS SO DIVIDED. i love ukraine

[@IamdaonestHUB]

Thank you for your attention, that's hell of essay! As a local (born and raised here) I'd like to share my nickel with you about that musician situation. Not being known by someone personally, One cannot be sure whether someone is drug user or not. I live in that "European Square" as you said indeed, and see hobos everyday. Not many, and always same ones. Again, I would not recommend tipping, not to them (or musicians), but to beggars, if they approach you. Per my experience - street musicians are just young (and not so) locals who have some spare time, mood and will to share them. Nothing unlawful nor dangerous. Pretty sure that if your friend didn't know that musician, that wasn't true statement. Everyone must be very aware about who do you give your money to. Anyway, thank you for visiting, thanks for help, and hope you have a plan to come back someday.

[@ianbatty5417]

A truly beautifully crafted episode, such a talented team. I love your work.

[@zorendj]

I guess the air alarm went off 9 times. Cool to see my favorite city. Just missed to see the beachclubs too.)

[@CaseyAEmens]

What a wonderful episode...I really wish i could visit Odesa.

[@Boomstickful]

Excellent video, Thanks

[@Keith-dj8jg]

I just discovered this channel. Excellent programming! Thank you for the tour of Odessa, it was very enlightening and educational. I’m looking forward to checking out other videos associated with this channel. And of course I subscribed!

[@maqic1979]

All the best for Odessa and All of Ukraine From Krakow in Poland ❤🇵🇱🇺🇦💪

[@timmorales4331]

A wonderful video. Great job. I'm not a native of Odesa (or even Ukraine-I have lived here 15 years), but I moved here after we were liberated from Kherson. I absolutely love this city. It's funny, though, as you can tell the tourists -they're the ones standing in the underground passages during the sirens, while the rest of us just go about our business.

[@CitizenTowel]

What a wonderful overview of Odesa - I never knew there were catacombs! I'm guessing y'all had 4 air raid alerts.

[@tonistrozkiy]

I love this series. I was in Lviv and the Carpathians this summer, but I've never been to Odesa. I really have to go. I'm guessing that only 1 air alert happened during your 4-day stay.

[@timsecord8207]

38x - Great report with a beautiful young, intelligent journalist! Slava Ukraini, Heroyam Slava!🇺🇦🇨🇦🌻

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

Thank you 😊

[@sergeolchowec905]

Beautiful awesome trip. Love Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤️

[@porkiization]

Great work :) It’s really cool to see the Ukrainians still living their life and enjoying each moment with a smile despite the war they’ve been forced to fight. Everybody deserves a peaceful life 💘 I’m guessing 16 raid alerts even though there shouldn’t be any 😔

[@sverrehu]

I love these videos. How you showcase the beauty of Ukraine, and also take your time to do emotional reflections on today's realities. Thank you for making them! Слава Україні!

[@mikeyslooking]

Thank You great video Masha Lavrova

[@pnojazz]

Survivors of history!❤

[@Scoparch54]

Excellent reportage and editing!

[@jeffbreezee]

I've been to Odessa six times. The last I was there in August, 2019 and I stayed at the Londonskaya Hotel. I would run up and down the Potemkin stairs for exercise.

[@MultiOranuch]

Awesome and thank you for your video haring. A swedish friend told me about ODESA for 5 years ago. I have been in Kiev for several times (just only the Airport) so I have promised myself - I will surely to visit Odesa. Maybe in 2026. Hope that every thing is comming for peace..soon.. God bless all people in Ukraine. SLAVA UKRAINI 💙💛 Best Wishes from STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN

[@charlesoliver2535]

6 sirens. Slava Ukraine! Wonderful video!

[@russellfaulkner6750]

Looks like a great place to visit and if I survive the war I hope I get the chance to visit.