Inside Ukraine’s Antarctic Expedition (penguins inside)

Even in challenging times, Ukraine continues its nature research. Polar explorer Svitozar lived alongside penguins, discovered newborn seals, and observed whales.

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Biologist Svitozar Davydenko used to be one of the world's most remote Ukrainians.

For a year, he lived 10,000 miles away from his troubled homeland.

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