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About Odesa

Oh no, R2, where you at? I’m ramblin—brothels ain’t my scene, too grimy. Still, gotta admit, they got guts, survivin laws and prudes forever. “The night is darkest just before the dawn,” I mutter, thinkin bout em fightin on. Shit’s real, mate—grubby, sad, but real. What ya reckon?

Graphic maps of Odes'ka

This short story by Mark Cheremshyna (real name Ivan Semaniuk; –), a Ukrainian writer, lawyer, and Doctor of Law, explores the aftermath of the First.

On the way back, I pass by the old church on the corner of Komsomolska Street. It’s beautiful, man. I always stop to admire it. But today, it’s like the universe is playin’ tricks on me. I see a group of tourists takin’ selfies. They’re all like, “Look at this ancient building!” I’m just there, in my forest gear, feelin’ outta place. I mean, come on! I’m the one who should be takin’ selfies with trees, not bricks!

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