Anastasia Kucherova, a Russian architect living in Milan, made a subtle statement of solidarity with Ukraine by carrying its flag during the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
At the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Anastasia Kucherova, a Russian architect residing in Italy for 14 years, quietly made a poignant statement by carrying the Ukrainian flag. This act, which occurred amidst a vibrant display of national flags and festivities in San Siro Stadium, symbolizes a personal resistance against the ongoing hostility from Russia towards Ukraine. Kucherova, who moved to Milan from Moscow after her studies at the Stroganov State Academy of Art & Industry, expressed her desire to distance herself from her country's actions and advocate for peace.
