WHY I LEFT UKRAINE FOR PORTUGAL

This video is a long overdue introduction, where I tell you why I decided to leave Ukraine and move to Portugal.
And little bit about my self and what you can expect from the channel in the future.
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Hi guys, I am Alex.
I am an Ukrainian expat who moved to Portugal.
No one in my family ever did any farming, But I discovered that I am very passionate about farming so recently I've purchased this 28 hectares Farm in Central Portugal, with the intention to start a small scale farm raising worms, cattle and sheep.
In this little farm I am also planning to build an off grid home, and be as self sufficient as possible, by growing my own food.
I created this channel to share my journey with the world, The journey of a first generation farmer, that is starting with no prior knowledge and experiences.
That maybe all the mistakes that I will make along this journey, and all the fails maybe will help some of you to learn from my mistake and not make them yourself.
I want to bring value and inspire people who are thinking about farming.
I am not a filmmaker or an editor, I am just a simple guy with a camera.
So if it is interesting to you, subscribe to the channel and you will not miss the upcoming episodes.
#introduction #portugal #offgrid #ukraine

[@AlexLukachina]

This was the hardest video for me to do so far, I love talking about alot of subjects, But the hardest for me is to talk about myself. So let me know how I did )) If you enjoyed this video, hit the like button and make sure to subscribe! I really do appreciate your support. 🙏

[@marthamcgee8941]

You did just fine. Wishing you all the best Alex, Papa and family. From a Canadian/Portuguese girl 🇨🇦🇵🇹. Still watching the video, but thank you for sharing your journey with me.

[@angelagentry562]

This was a great video! Thank you for sharing yourself with us so we know a bit more about your journey!

[@GoosdeVries]

You did well. I wish you all the best with your plans for the future. And we will enjoy following you from The Netherlands

[@ZoeLateNight]

Thank God you and your family left Ukraine and are safe. Divine-timing, it seems. You did a great job speaking about your story and I’m looking forward to seeing you prosper. Blessings 💛 🌳🌞🏡🌾🐑 🍀 🌧

[@bassalh2025]

It's good moving around Alex, I always thought you are Portuguese, but hey you are welcome to live anywhere you want in the world, at the end it's God's land. Enjoy life in Portugal dude maybe one day I will visit that part of the world.

[@joanbroadway759]

Hi, Alex. I had no idea that you were Ukrainian. I thought you were Portuguese, because your dad lives nearby. Thank God you got your parents out of Ukraine, and then you were able to leave before the war broke out. I love watching the progress you and your dad are making on the house. Was he a builder in Ukraine? He seems very knowledgeable. One of my favorite things is watching Angelica follow you and your dad around like a puppy. She's so cute. She's the reason I subscribed to your channel. I thought that anyone who treats a sheep so well must be a nice guy. I hope that she will remain a pet once you get other animals for your farm.

[@AlexLukachina]

Hi Joan, Thank you for the kind words! Yeah my father wasn't a builder per sa, But we have built few houses for ourselves there over the years :) Yeah Angelica is a very special sheep, I care for her very much 🥰

[@m000Theevilcow]

Portugal welcomes with open arms everyone that comes in peace to build a life and help the nation thrive.. Bem-vindo Alex e boa sorte para o teu projecto ✊

[@MrSenglish12]

Well done Alex onwards and upwards good luck 👍

[@angelagentry562]

Alex it was so nice to hear your story. I’m so proud that a young man such as you want to be sustainable and that you are making sure your parents and future family have security. It’s very important in these uncertain times. I am a retired American and have had Portugal at the top of my list to move too as well. I’m excited I found your channel and will be looking forward to all your videos. I love how your father works hard right next to you always. Love from America ♥️♥️♥️

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you for the kind words Angela!

[@angelagentry562]

@@AlexLukachina you are very welcome ♥️

[@judithaarden5998]

Hallo Alex, thanks you for telling your story. Which jou all the best...greethings from the Netherlands..🌷

[@eindos1]

Hi Alex. It’s strange but the more you explain the more questions there are. I wish you luck on your adventure.

[@gracegomes2632]

Wishing you and your family the very best! Much happiness and success.

[@dhilanp.2561]

The best decision you have made for you and your family and your pets to. 28 hectares of land its to much work but you have the right mindset to make it work. Good luck to you !

[@antoniocarvalho6160]

THE UKRANIAN PEOPLE ARE VERY WELCOME TO PORTUGAL, AND 1 WORKING PEOPLE AND PORTUGAL AND VERY SOLIDARITY WITH UKRANIA WITHIN THE POSSIBILITIES.

[@AlexdaCunha]

Welcome and good luck with your project! And thanks for choosing Portugal

[@glenystrigg1066]

Alex you are living your dream & I thank you for your hopes & for the future I wish you & the family all the luck for the future,I'm sure everything will work out .good luck.

[@amcab1625]

Thank you for sharing your story. And welcome to Portugal. Looking forward to following more of your projects. And thank God you are all safe and sound. ❤️

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you for watching :)

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your history 😇💟💟💟 Love you guys. just on time you left Ukraine you saved your whole family.

[@lesleysluyters2165]

Greetings from Kent 🇬🇧……I’m really excited to watch your dream come true…I wish you nothing but success.❤️❤️❤️

[@gabrielebehr563]

Great Alex you do right. Portugal is amazing, sunny, kind people, no war. With Angela you start your ranch and a lot of olive trees growing in your beautiful land. You do it👍

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you :)))

[@martinzb1612]

Hey Alex thanks for sharing your story...all the best for you and your parents... hope to see you in Portugal one day

[@deolimjo]

Welcome to Portugal, I hope you create beautiful memories for many years to come.

[@kathleenschmidt7074]

Thank you for sharing this morning. Your projects are so interesting, love watching you and your Dad do your build. How old are you? You are so thoughtful of your parents too. Loved to see momma sometime to see how she likes how your building. Take care until next time

[@patricialopez4278]

Alex I loved that I found your KZbin channel from Grenada Mississippi in the USA.. it's very cool to see the work you're doing. Keep up the good work. Portugal is fortunate to have you and your parents.❤

[@gillbowman8260]

What a good man with a lovely, kind soul…. Your mum and dad did a great job Alex 😊 x

[@meglange3595]

Alex, it was a wonderful thing to share your story with us and I really thank you for it. I'm so glad that you were able to bring both your parents with you. I think the future looks very bright for you all, and we get to share it with you 😄👍. Take care and see you next time 🥰.

[@thegrassisgreener]

I’m Lithuanian but British citizen and I heard that Portugal is very good country for brits to move in to visa -wise, easier residency, etc. My plan is to retire in 20 odd years to a friendly and warm country. I have a house in Italy, in beautiful region but I don’t think I want to retire there. I’m thinking about Portugal although I have never been to this country but I see so many people from different countries moving to Portugal, especially Americans, South Africans and brits. It might be a good choice. But first my plan is to visit it and see what kind of feeling I will get once there. I want to fall in love as you did Alex. You’re doing such a good job and you are an inspiration for many of us. Keep up the good spirit . 😃👍

[@donnacosta5633]

You'll be most welcomed! If you visit during the low season October to May, without the hordes of tourists, the prices for hotels and AirB&Bs won't be so high.

[@sweetvictory5643]

You've got plenty of time to learn Portuguese, your life in Portugal would be much better...

[@123primoz]

I enjoyed watching this video, to learn more about you. I think it would be awesome to share more about your tip, and which countries you visited

[@sox7784]

Get on your land as soon as possible Alex with your parents behind you working together it’s a blessing 👍

[@vood1e783]

Amazing story Alex! Good luck in your future project you are the best!!

[@rianaolivier9741]

It is your beautiful outlook on the place/Portugal that has enspired me to come to visit Portugal. Thank you.

[@carpravingmad7853]

Nice story, altough it must be difficult right now...

[@moniquehuijskens1950]

Thank you very much for sharing your story. Good luck and happiness in Portugal for the future. Kindest regards to you and your parents fom the Netherlands!

[@lynnash4294]

Thanks Alex for telling your story. I'm sure you will be successful in whatever you do. I can see that you have great work ethic and you're prepared to do what it takes. Good luck with it all :)

[@michalf6460]

Very well Edited! Apriciate your determination. Love to listen to your story! Can you do it more?

[@maeveskelly4686]

Lovely to hear your story Alex. Best of luck with the farm and renovations.

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you!

[@andremasterpereira]

Thank you for choosing my country to live in. Now my country is your country.

[@annhydeArtist]

Enjoyed hearing about your journey to the farm. You have a vision for the future, good for you.

[@lomalinke5042]

I think you did a great job. The majority of people watching this is, I think, greatly invested in you and your channel, and to get a glimpse of your backstory was really interesting. We all struggle to find our path in life and to hear the stories of others always helps to navigate your own. So let the „I-talk-about-myself-for-twenty-minutes-straight“-videos coming 😂😂😂!

[@veeleighkay]

It's difficult to talk about ourselves sometimes, but your story is worth sharing. So happy you chose to bring your life into ours!

[@auntytutu]

Thank you Alex, for sharing who you are, it was not an obligation for you to do this, but it surely builds closer connections to your subscribers. This shows your maturity and depth of character to do something so revealing of ones self. If I were to know you personally, I would be very proud to call you a friend. You have my unending support in any way that I can from over here on the other side of the earth.

[@geoffh1173]

Really good of you to share your life story & very inspirational to others. You strike me as someone who is willing to work hard to achieve your dreams, I wish you every success. keep up the great videos.

[@lanalee9294]

Loved hearing your story - most of all I feel the love you have for your parents and admire you for including them in your future plans. I always look forward to watching your videos - hugs and love to you and all the family

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you very much Lana!!

[@vivienneturner2028]

Wow! Very brave of you. But very admirable! Looking forward to watching your and your family's journey. 👍😁🤗🤗🤗

[@mariasundercock5768]

wonderful story Alex. My family did the opposite. We left the Azores and came to Canada to start a new life. May God bless you on your journey!!

[@mirasiemiatkowska874]

My husband and I we can totally relate to you. For exactly similar reasons plus to escape communist regime we left Poland 35 years ago, bacame refugees in Italy and then came to Canada. After 32 years here this is what we always hear from our 3 grownup children; thank you for making this decision many years ago Mom and Dad . I hope you Alex will hear this message from you future family.

[@AlexLukachina]

Hi Mira, Thank you very much for sharing! Your story is awesome, And I admire you for doing this move!!

[@kimberleybrown8076]

A leap of faith. So glad it turned into blessings for you.

[@andriesliebenberg8062]

I like your channel and the content is brilliant. I bought land in the Algarve a year or so ago and also have plans to start developing it in about 2 years. I can see by your determination that you will be successful. Good luck! I look forward to your Vlogs for years to come 😁👍

[@AlexLukachina]

Wow, Thank you very much Andries, You are very kind! Keep being an awesome human being :)

[@hansmuller9121]

Hello Alex, I think it's great that you, as a very young man, have decided to completely change your life twice. I wish you the best of luck with your ideas and wishes that you achieve everything you want. When I was young, I wanted to change completely and was then forced by private events to put it off until it was too late to start again. Greetings from Berlin

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you Hans!!

[@Hanna-e8b]

Співчуваю, бо знаю як це коли вже пізно😢

[@stephenhall5444]

Your honesty, ambitions and transparency are a true quality Alex ,I've been watching your journey unfold and I wish you all the luck in the world, a true breath of fresh air, I'm in the process of buying in Central portugal ,keep working towards your goals Alex ,you will get there.

[@carolynfoster7029]

Thank you for giving us some of the back ground about you and your family. I can't wait to seeing you and your building the cottage it is a beautiful building.

[@anitaklamer3360]

Thank you for sharing your personal lifes journey with us. You are an admirable young man with a healthy sense of responsibility. I hope all your dreams and goals will come true. Your parents and future family will be very proud of you. Even though you will now and again take 2 steps foward and 1 back...but that is life. Take good care of yourself and your Mum&Dad & hopefully your dogs will soon be able to join you. Wishing you all the best for the future 🌺🥰👍👍👍

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you for the kind words and support Anita!! I appreciate it very much, Keep being an awesome person!!

[@breezylyn2168]

Nice to meet you Alex . You are an amazing man . God bless your journey and be with you . 🙏 I'm from the US . Minnesota. I love hearing about different areas and cultures. It's beautiful. People are so amazing . Good luck . Excited to see future episodes 🙌

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you Breezy 🙏

[@paulinehicks8792]

What a great story Alex, and really hope you live out your dream life..So i'm definately on this journey with you, i absolutely love to see people succeed and to have background on your lives gives us subscribers a glimpse into your past so now we have a picture..Greetings from South Wales UK .

[@AlexLukachina]

Hi Pauline, Thank you very much for the support, It means the world to me!

[@duartemonteiro7463]

Hello Alex! Ukrain is in Europe. Great stories in all Europe, from celts, vikings... All we must understand is we are all conected in one continent. 😀

[@AlexLukachina]

Hi Duarte, Yeah Ukraine is on the Europe continent :) But I meant in the European Union ))

[@duartemonteiro7463]

@@AlexLukachina I understood Alex. 😀

[@strawberries1411]

So nice to hear your story, we each have our stories and motivation and it's not easy to leave your home country and start all over, no matter how bad some situations have become.....it's not a wimp, you have thought things over, not just want to be sustainable but really build businesses and a future not only for yourself and your future generation but also for your parents which is very commendable.. You are hardworking, just like your dad, learning new trades, connect to others..expending your horizon. I'm sure you will succeed. Many will follow your journey.. We can only wish you a lot of success

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you very much for your support, It means alot!

[@gemeames1597]

Thank you for sharing your story of how you came to live in Portugal.

[@victorgoncalves2442]

Nice to hear a bit of your story. You may or may not know that in the late 90's begging of 2000 there was a huge flux of Ukrainian immigrants to Portugal , but these days (before the war) due to the economic crisis ,only half choose to stay permanently in Portugal . Still the second large foreign community in Portugal . Just a bit of info . Take care

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you Victor! Oh I didn't know the details of it, But I knew there were alot of us here :D

[@miguel151420]

Moldavian, Romanian and Ukrainian. Mid 90's till mid 2000's, there was a huuuuge influx coming here

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks for sharing your story Alex!

[@cgannis2251]

Would love to know why you picked Portugal I’m sure it’s a beautiful country and I’m sure you’ll love it there but it would be interesting to know just what it had that you needed and wanted and now have! Regards Carolyn, USA

[@Jeanne.Carver]

You did GREAT!😃

[@josedacosta9847]

I am Portuguese, I live in England, I congratulate you for choosing my count.

[@ifigeniaplatanopoulou9048]

best of luck from Athens. very happy to find you.

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you! Hope you will enjoy my journey :)

[@josiebriggs4922]

Thank you for the introduction - I have been enjoying watching the renovation and it’s nice to understand more about where you started your journey x good luck

[@ruisasousa]

Welcome to Portugal Alex! I’m sure you and your family will find everything you want here 😉

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you 🙏

[@calleiza12]

Appreciate your honesty. Your plans for the future sound interesting! Good luck and look forward to more of your great Vlogs!

[@joconnor3567]

Your struggle is most impressive. You obviously realize that nothing worthwhile comes easy. Best wishes and wishing you success!

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you very much !!

[@rickardenstedt]

That's motivation! As a young man the way how to support yourself is hardest in the beginning. Well done! You're motivated but also you knew that you need to work very hard... but that'll be worth it, i knew! Regards Rickard from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@donaldmacdonald8685]

Fantastic video. Now I know why you did such a big move. Love all your video's and wish you and your family the very best. Work hard to help your dreams stay true and all the best for you and your family!!!

[@claudiamoffett4149]

You are doing a great work on your farm. I hope that the rest of your family and friends are safe from this horrible war. Your family is safe now.

[@robrichards6219]

Thanks for sharing Alex. I wish you a happy and prosperous future. God bless you.

[@jamiecnewyork4293]

Alex ur an AMAZING MAN. Thank u for sharing ur story with us!!! Keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing more.

[@graemegoode4696]

I would love to hear why exactly you chose Portugal. What were the points that were ticked and what were the points that were not ticked. Thank you for your videos, I look forward to many more.

[@kimberleybrown8076]

I absolutely love that you are thinking of your future children. That just melts my heart. What goodness! God bless you, your parents, and your future family!!

[@angelicapadro8433]

Alex, I loved your story. Was wondering if the war made you move to Portugal. But now I understand better. Now you can look back and realize what great decisions you made wanting to move. I guess the pandemic has really put things in perspective for many people around the world. Even myself who lives in Florida have began to harvest water, plant as many vegetables as I can and raise chickens. I love your story and would welcome more . Big hug to you and your family from Florida.

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you Angelica!!

[@sweetvictory5643]

Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014, so since then the people of Ukraine considered it a war. Many men there had to go to the Donetsk and Lugansk regions to fight the Russian invaders, many of them died, others were injured and lost limbs. Alex went to Portugal before the pandemic.

[@joannecalcutt6724]

Great job on the video Alex. It may have been difficult to do but your story may have resonated with just one person that is at a crossroads and helped them to make a decision on which way we go. Keep your eye on the future and you can’t help but succeed. Best wishes from South Carolina.

[@AlexLukachina]

Hi Joanne, Thank you for your support! Yes It is exactly why I decided to do it even though it wasn't easy for me, Because my main goal is to inspire other people to take the leap of faith.

[@101life9]

Awesome inspiring life journey. Thank you for sharing, Alex. Looking forward to more prosperity for you and your family. Be blessed. 💖💖👍

[@nancyedwards5444]

Wonderful story of a young man taking a big step. Love your lamb.

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you for your support Nancy, Its means the world to me!

[@sweetvictory5643]

@@AlexLukachina А ще одна порада з вашою хатою. Не знаю який саме план ви вибрали, я би радила #1 з 2ма спальнями і ті двері, які в другій частині хати, не замуровувати під вікно, а поставити двері як в конюшні, які можуть також відкриватися тільки зверху. І раджу збудувати веранду від кухні та ґанок з другої сторони. Маючи ґанок з дахом, не будуть дуже нагріватися від сонця через вікна спальні. Можна навіть зробити другу веранду, а не ґанок, бо коли дуже вітряно в холодний сезон, то не буде задувати в хату і тепло всередині збережеться. Я би хотіла дати невелику пораду з англ. мовою. Правильно вимовляти live - лив, leave - лів. Агл. буква і - укр. и. Та чомусь багато іноземців вимовляють і.

[@juliomorel5516]

I really liked your story! Keep it up!

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Thank you for the great introduction. With the war in Ukraine, I wasn’t sure if you were just out of the country this year. It’s good that you brought your parents. You and your dad seem to work well together. Maybe one day we can meet your mother too. Looking forward to following and hearing more. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️

[@billgreen1861]

Hi, Alex ! We enjoy watching you in your journey to a better life and also we love to hear you talk about future plans. You are doing fine. I have a question, how did you learn to speak English so well ? I've noticed with the recent events in, Ukraine that not a lot of people speak English but you do. I'm just curious thats all. Have a wonderful day.

[@AlexLukachina]

Hi Bill, Thank you for watching :) Since I was a kid I was aiming to learn English because I knew that it is one of the most important tools in life. I was basically forcing myself to watch American TV Shows, and movies all in English.

[@ruthconstantino6861]

@@AlexLukachina Aha! 😊 That's why you use American terms or vernacular... i wondered if you lived in the USA for a short time.

[@yvonnestevenson6817]

Your a very intelligent young man, who isn’t afraid to search and work towards his dreams. Hope you find that special person to share it with. Your parents must be very proud of you. Best wishes from Australia

[@sunnyrockvictor373]

Love your story of how you came to be in Portugal,I wish you and your family all the best,you seem a natural around animals well your sheep ,I’m sure you will succeed in all your plans can’t wait to watch x

[@eydjohniibacasmas8786]

You are in a good place, I wish you all the best. 😊

[@rachelfrees1268]

Thanks!

[@AlexLukachina]

Wow, Thank you very much Rachel, You are very kind!!

[@unhuz]

Hello again Alex... well well... near Idanha-a-Nova.... the mall village where i go twice a year is Mata, between Idanha and Castelo Branco ;)

[@sallystanley4526]

You and your dad are obviously hard workers. Wishing you happiness in your new how.

[@ithacacomments4811]

I am glad you are safe and doing well. God bless you.

[@ТаняРоманченко-э1и]

Very nice story Alex glad you share it with us and good luck in your future projects you are amazing!!

[@maceyevo]

Great stuff Alex , keep them coming

[@user-nt8ck4zg4z]

What an amazing story and how fortunate you had the idea to move before all the troulbles you have in Ukraine. You must be so relieved you have your family with you. Enjoying watching your progress and wish you all the best. Thank you for sharing as it takes a lot of time to give us these videos.

[@AlexLukachina]

Hi N, Yes I am very relieved that I took my parents with me, But I still have alot of people that I care for in Ukraine. Thank you for your support, I appreciate it very much!!

[@localsouptalks]

It was really nice to hear this part of your history, and yes, I would like to hear more in future videos. I am the daughter of a brick and stone mason, and am just in awe over the beauty of stonework in the building you and your father are restoring. I love that Angelina’s behavior is more like that of a dog than a sheep. Cheers!

[@Ajw748]

It’s always good to follow your dreams Alex, the world is a crazy place and just full on all the time..👍

[@edgarcosta2538]

Congrats Alex. I hope you can find peace in Portugal. All the best...

[@stephentippings6253]

Brilliant video Alex proud of you looking after ur Mam and Dad future also you are a special person hope all your dreams come true.

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you Stephen ))

[@alexandershynkarenko9009]

Привет из Запорожья! Молодец, так держать!

[@gaborkeszthelyi8582]

OK Alex😀 I enjoy your videos, and respect your persistnce (I'm from Hungary)

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you Gabor ))

[@julietmckillop721]

Hi Alex, Loved your story! Keep up the good work and your dogs will soon be with you! All the best Juliet.

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you 😊

[@doloresburmeister7184]

Hi Alex, Thanks for sharing your life on line - what a courageous story. I am enjoying watching you and your father clear and renovate; and wish you strength, health and plenty joyous hours as you work.

[@Rostha846]

Alex me gustó mucho tu historia, a través de experiencias desagradables o duras aprendemos a despertar nuestra conciencia y las cosas nos pasan siempre por un proposito, asique te deseo mucha suerte para el futuro ya que en el presente te veo bien encaminado🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@AlexLukachina]

Thank you very much Olga!!

[@renan3916]

awesome story alex, definitely record another video describing the reason why you choose portugal and what you were looking at in the properties, we would love to know

[@christaflanagan7241]

You brought tears to my eyes! What a strong and coragious young man you are. I am truly happy that you brought your parents along with you. Especially when you see what is happening in the world nowadays. I have seen a few of your previous videos and liked what I saw., but now, this has truly motivated me to subscribe! I love the old brick house project. I also feel sorry for your one sheep... Shame... You can grow lots of veggies in the meantime and that would provide food for you and your parents... Just an idea.. Even if you start small... Thank you so much for sharing your life story and situations with us. Wow.. What a journey! Now.. Looking forward to the future and your next video. May you and your parents stay healthy, safe and be blessed. Much love from South Africa. 🤗🙏😇

[@AlexLukachina]

Hi Christa, Thank you very much for your comment, You've made my day!! Yes I was thinking about starting to grow already, But I decided to focus on the build first, move to the farm as soon as possible, and then I can start growing.

[@luciatheron1621]

As I read your comment and saw 'shame ', I just knew you were from SA. I had to smile.

[@dennisbrooks6988]

Good job Alex. You're pretty brave.

[@Jeanne.Carver]

I look forward to following all your future projects

[@ellentaylor4351]

Well done, I admire your enthusiasm, good luck.🇬🇧🗣💗