Resilience and Determination in the Face of Tragedy: Stories from Ukraine

Despite being a target of Russian aggression, Odesa, Ukraine's largest seaport city, remains alive and joking. The city has a rich cultural history and is known for its satire and stand-up comedy. Odesans cope with wartime stress and anxiety by making fun of their causes. The city has been bombarded for months, killing dozens and wounding hundreds, but residents continue to go to work, discuss food, and mourn the Black Sea dolphins killed by Russian cannonades and sea mines.