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

Lawrence and Karen are still waiting for an apartment.

Lawrence makes dinner for his host mother--and a random dude.

Lawrence grapples with why Ukrainians would vote a cheater back into office.

Lawrence reflects on early election results--and it's hard not to understand now, in 2026, what I didn't understand there, in 2006.

Lawrence shares the view on election day in a small town in Ukraine.

Lawrence finds some chocolate chip cookies and then...sort of goes on one.

Lawrence is on the cusp of Spring Break.

Lawrence's family remembers Grandma.

Lawrence writes to his grandma.

Lawrence talks to his host motheer about the recent election in Belarus. Signs of corruption to come.