Andrew Bik, Structural Technologist
About Me
Life in Ukraine
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"Living in Ukraine wasn't easy. When I grew up, Ukraine was part of Soviet Union. It was challenging, there were economical, political and cultural barriers to deal with and there was no democracy at that time.
"People couldn't express their views, they were not in charge of their lives. They were told what to do and how to do it.
"I remember times where we were forbidden as kids to go to church, so Christmas time or Easter time my mom would actually have me covered with her coat and that's how she would bring me into church."