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

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

As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, Lawrence journaled nearly every day while serving alongside his wife. Nearly 20 years later, he wants to share their experiences in Ukraine--the good and the bad, the happy and the sad--with the world so people can see Ukraine as it was.

Publisher

Lawrence

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Dec 2024

Latest episode

27 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

158 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jul 2026

   161: The Apartment Saga Will Never End

   Lawrence and Karen are still waiting for an apartment.

2. 

   24 Jul 2026

   160: Accidentally Cooking for Dinner

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

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   159: They Voted for a Cheater?

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

Who has been a guest on Ukraine As It Was: Journals of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine

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• Lawrence Milas
• Lawrence Beschler
• Lawrence Marceau

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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