At just 22, Nikoletta Stoyanova has already witnessed through her lens more scenes of human loss than many photographers see in a lifetime.Originally from Odesa, Nikoletta moved to Kharkiv to be as close as possible to Ukraine’s front lines. She reflects on how her youngest adult years have been defined by violence and grief: the friends and colleagues she has lost, and the fleeting moments of tenderness she strives to capture. Mid-conversation, an air-raid siren blares—and imminent reminder on how the absurdity of war has become part of everyday routine.

This episode includes topics such as:

• 📸 Why Nikoletta decided to go to the frontlines for reporting


• 💔 The tragic story of losing her friend Chris Garrett just a few days ago


• ✨ Finding hope in watching how life proceeds amidst all the destruction


• 🚨 What it’s like living under constant air-raid sirens in Kharkiv

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You can find a selection of Nikoletta’s work in an article from The Guardian

For more information about the Ian Parry grant you can visit their website.

Nikoletta’s friend Chris Garrett has co-founded a non-profit corporation that provides explosive ordnance disposal., humanitarian and medical support to Ukrainian government agencies.

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