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The UN commission is collecting information about war crimes committed by Russians in Ukraine. How to tell international experts about them — step-by-step instructions

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The UN commission is collecting information about war crimes committed by Russians in Ukraine. How to tell international experts about them — step-by-step instructions

Author:: Oksana Kovalenko
Date:: 9 months ago

A close person returned from captivity and closed in on himself. How to help him return to normal life? Important and sensitive instruction

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A close person returned from captivity and closed in on himself. How to help him return to normal life? Important and sensitive instruction

Author:: Ghanna Mamonova
Date:: two years ago

Because of the war, every second Ukrainian is at risk of PTSD. Did you know that it is effectively treated with ecstasy? Yes, with MDMA, and also mushrooms — the scientific explanation

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Because of the war, every second Ukrainian is at risk of PTSD. Did you know that it is effectively treated with ecstasy? Yes, with MDMA, and also mushrooms — the scientific explanation

Author:: Oksana Rasulova
Date:: two years ago

Oh, how angry I am! Everything is too overwhelming, and Iʼm doing too little to win in this war. Do you recognize yourself? This article is for you

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Oh, how angry I am! Everything is too overwhelming, and Iʼm doing too little to win in this war. Do you recognize yourself? This article is for you

Author:: Yuliana Skibitska
Date:: two years ago

A relative disappeared in the war. What should I do? Who will help find him/her and why is everything so confusing? — detailed instructions for families of missing persons

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A relative disappeared in the war. What should I do? Who will help find him/her and why is everything so confusing? — detailed instructions for families of missing persons

Author:: Ghanna Mamonova
Date:: two years ago

I just canʼt take it anymore and (probably) itʼs time to go to a psychotherapist. How to choose it, not to become dependent on therapy and not to spend all the money? Here are detailed instructions

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I just canʼt take it anymore and (probably) itʼs time to go to a psychotherapist. How to choose it, not to become dependent on therapy and not to spend all the money? Here are detailed instructions

Author:: Ghanna Mamonova
Date:: two years ago

Itʼs February again, I remember the explosions on the morning of the 24th. Iʼm worried and scared. Are these flashbacks? How to survive this month? ― Babelʼs psychological guide for civilians

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Itʼs February again, I remember the explosions on the morning of the 24th. Iʼm worried and scared. Are these flashbacks? How to survive this month? ― Babelʼs psychological guide for civilians

Author:: Oksana Rasulova
Date:: two years ago

My military friend was injured. He/she cannot return to the front. How can I help? What to ask? Wonʼt I do worse? ― a sensitive explanation by Babel

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My military friend was injured. He/she cannot return to the front. How can I help? What to ask? Wonʼt I do worse? ― a sensitive explanation by Babel

Author:: Oksana Rasulova
Date:: two years ago

Now thereʼs a lot of talk about cognitive-behavioral therapy — that it helps to overcome depression and anxiety. If Iʼm losing ground — will it work? Babel and a psychotherapist explain

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Now thereʼs a lot of talk about cognitive-behavioral therapy — that it helps to overcome depression and anxiety. If Iʼm losing ground — will it work? Babel and a psychotherapist explain

Author:: Yuliana Skibitska
Date:: two years ago

Remember the last time you forgot something important. Canʼt do it? Then this article is for you and your memory, which in wartime is failing more and more often (specific advice for Ukrainians)

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Remember the last time you forgot something important. Canʼt do it? Then this article is for you and your memory, which in wartime is failing more and more often (specific advice for Ukrainians)

Author:: Oksana Rasulova
Date:: two years ago

I am a woman, I serve in the army and Iʼm harassed. What should I do? Is there any point in complaining? Should we keep silent because of the war? Babelʼs very important and supportive instructions

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I am a woman, I serve in the army and Iʼm harassed. What should I do? Is there any point in complaining? Should we keep silent because of the war? Babelʼs very important and supportive instructions

Author:: Oksana Rasulova
Date:: two years ago

My loved one is at the front line. How to survive this period? What to do with anxiety and fear? Supporting advice from Babel

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My loved one is at the front line. How to survive this period? What to do with anxiety and fear? Supporting advice from Babel

Author:: Oksana Rasulova
Date:: two years ago

Because of the war, I have health problems — I feel bad physically and psychologically. Why did this happen? What to do with it? How to help myself? A very large manual from “Babel”

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Because of the war, I have health problems — I feel bad physically and psychologically. Why did this happen? What to do with it? How to help myself? A very large manual from “Babel”

Author:: Oksana Rasulova
Date:: two years ago

I want to adopt an animal from the shelter that survived hostilities and occupation. How to prepare for this? What can go wrong? Will it love me or miss its owners? Important and detailed instructions

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I want to adopt an animal from the shelter that survived hostilities and occupation. How to prepare for this? What can go wrong? Will it love me or miss its owners? Important and detailed instructions

Author:: Oksana Rasulova
Date:: two years ago

Now Ukraine is one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the world. How to protect yourself and not explode? Together with the sapper, Babel explains the rules of mine safety

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Now Ukraine is one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the world. How to protect yourself and not explode? Together with the sapper, Babel explains the rules of mine safety

Author:: Oksana Rasulova
Date:: two years ago

Iʼm a woman, and I serve in the army. Whatʼs better to take to the trenches: tampons or pads? And when there is no water? Wonʼt the bulletproof vest hurt my breasts? The obstetrician-gynecologist explains

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Iʼm a woman, and I serve in the army. Whatʼs better to take to the trenches: tampons or pads? And when there is no water? Wonʼt the bulletproof vest hurt my breasts? The obstetrician-gynecologist explains

Author:: Iryna Lopatina
Date:: two years ago

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Russia occupied my settlement. How to continue living normally? Will I be seen as a collaborator? Together with Vostok SOS human rights organization we answer questions on life under the occupation

Author:: Yuliana Skibitska
Date:: two years ago

There is a shortage of gasoline in Ukraine, so Iʼm thinking about switching to electric cars. Can I drive it from abroad? Does it make sense to buy a used car? We answer together with WEST AUTO HUB

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There is a shortage of gasoline in Ukraine, so Iʼm thinking about switching to electric cars. Can I drive it from abroad? Does it make sense to buy a used car? We answer together with WEST AUTO HUB

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: two years ago

Iʼve heard that Ukraine now has imposed a “zero duty” on car imports. Is there really nothing to pay? How does it work in practice? We explain together with West Auto Hub

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Iʼve heard that Ukraine now has imposed a “zero duty” on car imports. Is there really nothing to pay? How does it work in practice? We explain together with West Auto Hub

Author:: Dmytro Rayevskyi
Date:: two years ago

I see that fraudsters are selling humanitarian aid! What shall I do? Is it possible to tackle this? — Yes, itʼs possible. Here are advices from volunteers and lawyers

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I see that fraudsters are selling humanitarian aid! What shall I do? Is it possible to tackle this? — Yes, itʼs possible. Here are advices from volunteers and lawyers

Author:: Dmytro Rayevskyi
Date:: two years ago

I witnessed or fell victim to a Russian military war crime. Where to go? How to design everything correctly? What evidence is needed? Babelʼs Instruction

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I witnessed or fell victim to a Russian military war crime. Where to go? How to design everything correctly? What evidence is needed? Babelʼs Instruction

Author:: Oksana Kovalenko
Date:: three years ago

I want to volunteer during the war. How to start? Should I launch some organization? Can I raise money via my personal bank card? – The lawyer explains the rules in Ukraine

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I want to volunteer during the war. How to start? Should I launch some organization? Can I raise money via my personal bank card? – The lawyer explains the rules in Ukraine

Author:: Oksana Kovalenko
Date:: three years ago

I am planning to evacuate to a safe place or even abroad. What should I take? What to get ready for? How to stay sane on the road? Advice from an internally displaced person who fled the war twice

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I am planning to evacuate to a safe place or even abroad. What should I take? What to get ready for? How to stay sane on the road? Advice from an internally displaced person who fled the war twice

Author:: Eugenia Grace
Date:: three years ago

I am watching footage of how Russians are bombarding, shelling, and seizing Ukrainian cities. What should I do if this happens to us? Do not panic. Yes, itʼs hard, but these rules of surviving would help

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I am watching footage of how Russians are bombarding, shelling, and seizing Ukrainian cities. What should I do if this happens to us? Do not panic. Yes, itʼs hard, but these rules of surviving would help

Author:: Dmytro Rayevskyi
Date:: three years ago