Tulips and Ashes

Embark on a raw and moving journey through a year in war-torn Ukraine with Iryna Kapitonova. Iryna invites you to join her in grappling with the pain of loss, uncertainty, and the terrible degradations of evil. As she chronicles her daily life in her beloved homeland of Ukraine, she also invites you to look for hope, to find reasons to celebrate, and to believe that a better day is coming.



Witness the depths of loss, uncertainty, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through the pages of her daily chronicle discover hope blooming amidst chaos and the unwavering strength that can be found in moments of despair. Join her in exploring the profound interplay between faith, loss, and the enduring pursuit of hope in the face of adversity.



As Iryna leads you through the first year of the 2022 war, you will find yourself alternately weeping and rejoicing, ever aware that war continues on. Join Iryna in bearing witness to the horrible and awesome potential of the human spirit.