The article discusses the challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees in Latvia, highlighting the lack of a long-term integration plan.
The article describes the experiences of a Ukrainian woman, Anastasija, who had to shift her life dramatically due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. After six years of medical studies in Zaporizhzhia, her plans for final exams and an internship were upended, leading her to flee with her family to western Ukraine before eventually seeking refuge in Latvia. In Latvia, she decided to pivot her career to the IT sector, completing relevant courses and securing a job through LinkedIn, despite the challenges of relocating.
