In this edition of Knyzka Corner, Myra reviews Airport, Sergei Loiko’s novel based on the 242‑day siege of Donetsk airport.

Drawing on his experience as the only foreign reporter living with the defenders, Loiko depicts the Cyborgs’ determination, the brutality of the assault by Russian troops and mercenaries, and the personal turmoil of his fictional alter-ego, war correspondent Alexei Molchanov.

The review highlights the novel’s blend of fact‑based detail, frontline observation, and the intertwined themes of courage, loss, love, and betrayal.

Originally released in Ukrainian (2015) and Russian (2016), and translated into English by Alexander Cigale in 2018. Available on Amazon here (affiliate link).

You can hear Pawlina's interview with Sergei Loiko recorded in 2016 here.

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Svitlana Kominko, co‑founder and CEO of Maple Hope Foundation, describes the Heal a Mother’s Heart campaign and the organization’s extensive bereavement support work for mothers and widows of Ukraine’s fallen.

A major component of this campaign is Ukrainian-designed silk scarves, which help to raise funds for this critical work.

She also discusses the program’s community‑building, its support for women experiencing loss, and the upcoming charity webinar featuring well-known American grief educator Joanne Steen.

To support the important work of Maple Hope Foundation visit their website here.

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Originally broadcast on Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio in Vancouver on May 2, 2026, and in Nanaimo on May 6, 2026.

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From the Nash Holos Audio Archives and the Ukrainian Food Flair cookbook, this flashback features Sylvia Molnar’s clear, practical instructions for making nalysnyky — the delicious Ukrainian crepes enjoyed sweet or savoury.

You’ll find this recipe, along with others from the series, in the Ukrainian Food Flair cookbook, available from Amazon and other online booksellers.

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