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Darya Zorka
@daryazorka.bsky.social
Writer & translator | Writing about the culture, history, and food of Eastern Europe. Sharing stories from Ukraine, Belarus, and beyond.
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I love this photo a lot — a portrait of two men from the Brest region, south-western Belarus, 1930s. Their eyes are so piercing, sad, and kind. What did they see? What is the story of these men? So many questions.

See more historical photos from Belarus here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I love this photo a lot — a portrait of two men from the Brest region, south-western Belarus, 1930s. Their eyes are so piercing, sad, and kind. What did they see? What is the story of these men? So many questions.

See more historical photos from Belarus here: daryazorka.substack.com/p/how-life-i...
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Only $385 left to collect! Let’s do it! 🙏🙏🙏 You can win amazing prizes by donating, check the raffle on @pawtriots-ukraine.bsky.social page! Thank you! 💙💛
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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💥 Update! We’re at $5,615.16 — 2 days left!

Goal: $6K = 250 certified NAR Gen7 CATs, real lifesavers on the line.

Support Sergei and @daryazorka.bsky.social ❤️
Your reward? A chance to win one of TWO incredible Monty Azov coins.
Matching tickets still available.

Help Sergei. Save lives.
Pawtriots💪
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We are close to reach the goal, but still need a little push! Sergei is hoping for your help! There is an awesome raffle on @pawtriots-ukraine.bsky.social page organized to help Sergei, check it out! Thank you for standing with Ukraine and helping medics save lives! 💙💛
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The raffle is still ongoing! Please consider participating and helping Sergei!
🚨LAUNCH: 100-hour Pawtriots Raffle!🚨
@johnliniger.bsky.social is raffling his Monty Azov Coin to help @daryazorka.bsky.social and Sergei, the hero medic from 20 Days.
He urgently needs Tac-Med.
🎟️ $5 — post proof or DM Pawtriots
🅿️ay🅿️al: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)
Go for it!
November 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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When I left Belarus, I didn’t know I was leaving forever. I didn’t say a proper goodbye, I didn’t do so many things I would have done if I knew it. All I have now is my memories. Sharing them feels very vulnerable but important at the same time.
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A little black kitten
Childhood memories from Belarus: on rescuing kittens and following your heart.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
When I left Belarus, I didn’t know I was leaving forever. I didn’t say a proper goodbye, I didn’t do so many things I would have done if I knew it. All I have now is my memories. Sharing them feels very vulnerable but important at the same time.
daryazorka.substack.com/p/a-little-b...
A little black kitten
Childhood memories from Belarus: on rescuing kittens and following your heart.
daryazorka.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Thanks to the amazing help from @pawtriots-ukraine.bsky.social we need only $1,031 to reach the goal! So close! 🙏 You can win amazing prize by donating, check the raffle post on @pawtriots-ukraine.bsky.social page!
Let’s push a little more and get Sergei the tacmed so he can continue saving lives!💙💛
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Reposted by Darya Zorka
The language of Ukraine is of ancient origins. It has survived purges & much worse. @daryazorka.bsky.social
shares insights into its origins & how it is revered & respected by its speakers at home & abroad. The Ukrainian song from 1571 tells us a great deal of a language some claim never existed.
Surprising facts about the Ukrainian language
Interesting facts and a brief history of the Ukrainian language.
substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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BREAKING: Tickets are DOUBLED thanks to NineWoodward ’s massive generosity! 🔥
Only 45 doubled 🎟️ left for the @johnliniger.bsky.social Monty Azov Coin raffle supporting @daryazorka.bsky.social and medic Sergei.

🚨Add “Pawtriots Sergei” to your donation.
Let’s finish this strong for Tac-Med! ⚡️
November 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Reposted by Darya Zorka
🚨LAUNCH: 100-hour Pawtriots Raffle!🚨
@johnliniger.bsky.social is raffling his Monty Azov Coin to help @daryazorka.bsky.social and Sergei, the hero medic from 20 Days.
He urgently needs Tac-Med.
🎟️ $5 — post proof or DM Pawtriots
🅿️ay🅿️al: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)
Go for it!
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We still need to raise $4,120 to send the essential tacmed to Sergei! Tactical medical aid is expensive, but the lives that it saves are priceless. Sergei is risking his life to save others. The least we can do to help is to provide him with the tools to do it. Please donate if you can! Thank you! 🙏
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 7, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Reposted by Darya Zorka
We haven’t raised even half of the amount so far 😞 Please, let’s get this fundraiser moving! Sergei relies on our help. Your donations will save so many lives!

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
We haven’t raised even half of the amount so far 😞 Please, let’s get this fundraiser moving! Sergei relies on our help. Your donations will save so many lives!

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Reposted by Darya Zorka
Sergei needs our help! He can’t save lives without medicine. Please, let’s collect funds to buy it! Tactical medical aid is essential on the front. It is a matter of life and death, literally. Please repost and donate if you can! Any amount helps! 🙏
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Photo of Mayson for your attention! 💛
We raised $1,670 so far! Thank you! We still need to collect $4,330 to send a package with lifesaving tacmed to Sergei. Every donation means someone’s life is saved. Please repost and donate if you can!🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write For Sergei)
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Sergei needs our help! He can’t save lives without medicine. Please, let’s collect funds to buy it! Tactical medical aid is essential on the front. It is a matter of life and death, literally. Please repost and donate if you can! Any amount helps! 🙏
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Reposted by Darya Zorka
A page from the Tale of Bygone Years, 1110s - a legendary work that describes the events and lives of the people of Kyivan Rus. Byzantine Envoys Bring a Sword to Prince Svyatoslav of Kyiv.

Learn interesting facts and a brief history of 🇺🇦 language: daryazorka.substack.com/p/surprising...
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The fundraiser is stuck 😞
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A page from the Tale of Bygone Years, 1110s - a legendary work that describes the events and lives of the people of Kyivan Rus. Byzantine Envoys Bring a Sword to Prince Svyatoslav of Kyiv.

Learn interesting facts and a brief history of 🇺🇦 language: daryazorka.substack.com/p/surprising...
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This fundraiser needs your help! Sergei is a combat medic who saves lives on the front. Tactical medicine is being used up very quickly. If medics run out of it, it means someone who could have been saved, dies. Your donations literally save lives. Please repost and donate if you can! Thank you! 🙏
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Reposted by Darya Zorka
Friends, this is my first fundraiser in a long time and I could really use your support! Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏❤️
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Reposted by Darya Zorka
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Friends, this is my first fundraiser in a long time and I could really use your support! Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏❤️
Fundraiser for my friend Sergei! ‼️

Sergei is a heroic medic from Mariupol and he is running out of lifesaving medicine. The goal is $6,000. Please repost and donate if you can! 🙏

PayPal: donations@ukrainefrontline.org (write “For Sergei”)

Donate on fundraiser’s page:
givebutter.com/sergei
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM