A video posted on Instagram by Ukrainian model and influencer Anna Malygon has moved millions of people around the world. With powerful and personal footage, she shows places from her childhood in Kharkiv — all destroyed by the war.
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Anna was born in the city of Kharkiv, one of the hardest-hit areas in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Now living in France, where she studies film, the young woman decided to return to her homeland and document the harsh reality she encountered.
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In the video, published on June 11 and already surpassing 1.6 million likes, Anna walks through ruins and devastated areas of the city, repeating a simple yet powerful phrase:
“I am Ukrainian and this is my church”
“I am Ukrainian and this is my school”
“I am Ukrainian and this is my car”
“I am Ukrainian and this is my bridge”
“I am Ukrainian and this is my gas station”
The calm tone of her narration contrasts with the visible destruction, creating a strong emotional impact. The video quickly went viral, drawing support and solidarity from followers across the globe.
Through social media, Anna has used her visibility to document the suffering of the Ukrainian people and to keep alive the memory of the places that were once part of her life before the war.
Source and video: Instagram @maligoshik. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
