Ukrainian woman in King's Lynn says 'she doesn't feel alone' thanks to support of local people
Tanya Mikulova is a teaching assistant at a West-Norfolk school and had family in Kyiv as the Russian invasion started
Last updated 5th Mar 2022
A Ukrainian woman based in King's Lynn says 'she doesn't feel alone' thanks to the love and support of local people, over the last week.
Tanya Mikulova is a teaching assistant at a West-Norfolk school and had family in Kyiv as the Russian invasion started.
Her mum and sister were hidden in their cellar near Kyiv and were later helped to board an evacuation train that took them to Budapest.
Tanya told us that her mum and sister have now made it to Bulgaria and will soon be making their way over to the UK: "I'm very, very happy but still there is so much anxiety about the future and them coming here- because that may take some time. Hopefully I will be able to see them soon and hug them, I can't wait".
Tanya told us she's been overwhelmed by the level of local support and that there's plenty of ways in which people can help her fellow country-men and women: "Everyone is showing their support and solidarity. I have friends all over the world and they are all sending me well-wishes and asking me about my family and friends, which is so nice and really appreciated.
"It feels amazing, because it helps you feel that you're not alone and that people are thinking about you and your country. It makes things a lot easier to go through.
"There are so many events being organised across Norfolk, especially by the Polish community. I just want to say a huge thanks to everyone who helps to organise them and attends them as well".
Vigils are being held across Norfolk today to demonstrate local people's support for Ukraine.
A 'Vigil for peace' is being held at the Saint Peter Mancroft church in Norwich between midday and 1.
While candle-lit prayer has been organised for 6pm, just outside the King's Lynns minster.