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Ukraine As It Was: Journals of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine

As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, Lawrence journaled nearly every day while serving alongside his wife. Nearly 20 years later, he wants to share their experiences in Ukraine--the good and the bad, the happy and the sad--with the world so people can see Ukraine as it was.

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All Episodes

01:34

141: Chocolates

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2026/02/09

Lawrence and Karen bring chocolates to folks.

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04:40

140: The Expanse

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2026/02/09

Lawrence reflects on his low feelings.

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01:39

139: Dancing Boys

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2026/02/06

Lawrence participates in the international women's day event at the lyceum.

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01:49

138: Being a Customer

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2026/02/05

Lawrence has a hard time getting photocopies made.

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06:49

137: Saying No

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2026/01/21

Lawrence decliens to dance--and makes a lot of folk happy.

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01:30

136: Prelude to a Decision

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2026/01/19

Lawrence briefly talks about an eventful party.

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01:54

135: My Marshrutka Route

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2026/01/16

Lawrence talks about taking marshrutka's around town.

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02:16

134: -18 Degrees Celsius

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2026/01/14

It's getting quite cold in Ukraine, but Lawrence still has errands to do.

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133: I am Here to Teach

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2026/01/13

Lawrence discusses his work-ethic with Ukrainian friends.

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05:35

132: Drinking with the Men

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2025/12/05

Lawrence recounts the big party he attended and opines on food, drink, and masculinity in Ukraine.

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01:49

131: Man in Snow

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2025/12/04

Lawrence has a dream about his grandmother. Colleagues pick up a man out of the snow.

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0:51

130: Soviet Army Day

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2025/12/04

A few, quick notes before Lawrence falls asleep.

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03:29

129: Conversations

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2025/11/05

Lawrence realizes he isn't talking to people out on the street--and makes a change.

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01:54

128: Language Tutor

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2025/11/03

Lawrence begins working with a Ukrainian language tutor.

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01:41

127: A Nice Family from L'viv

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2025/10/29

Lawrence and Karen spend time with their host mother for her birthday.

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01:25

126: A Temporary Bit of Joy

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2025/10/27

Lawrence and karen are back in Kyiv, studying Ukrainian, and hanging out with friends.

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01:25

125: Poem for my Cousin

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2025/10/23

Lawrence wakes up with a poem in his head, and he writes it down.

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01:25

124: Crosswords

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2025/10/21

Lawrence struggles with crosswords--but tries anyways.

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02:29

123: Varenyky

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2025/10/21

Lawrence cooks dumplings with his host mother.

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05:35

122: The Coldest Cold

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2025/10/06

Lawrence tries to describe the historic cold snap in Ukraine of the winter of 2006.

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