On the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ella Prytula and her two daughters have found a new home in Falkenberg, Sweden, according to a report from SVT Halland. The family fled from their home in Sinelnikovo in southeastern Ukraine and arrived in Falkenberg in April.
Ella Prytula and her 15-year-old daughter Karyna expressed gratitude for their new community. "It's calm and everyone is nice and kind here," Ella said. However, the transition has not been without challenges. Ella, who worked at a pawn shop in Ukraine, has struggled to find employment in Sweden. "It has been difficult to find a job. But I'm studying now and hope it will work out soon," she told SVT.
It's calm and everyone is nice and kind here
Both Karyna and her older sister now attend school in Falkenberg. While the family appreciates the peaceful environment, Karyna dreams of eventually living in a larger city. The report highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees integrating into Swedish society even as they find safety from the conflict that began on February 24, 2022.
It has been difficult to find a job. But I'm studying now and hope it will work out soon