World War II left Ukraine in ruins — and its youngest citizens in crisis. In this Dad Tangent, we explore what happened to the hundreds of thousands of children orphaned by the war. From overcrowded state homes to military indoctrination pipelines, these kids weren’t just survivors — they were shaped by a system that prized obedience over healing.

It’s a story of loss, resilience, and growing up under a regime that called itself a parent.

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