INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Political science graduate Yevgeny Zhukov used to own a small coffee shop in Moscow, but when the war in Ukraine began he decided to pack up
and leave.Joining the tens of thousands of Russians that have fled their country, Zhukov traveled to neighboring Georgia where he helped set
and go to Georgia in order to do something, to help somehow," said the 23-year-old, who now aids Ukrainian refugees to get medical supplies
behind them are rows of neatly labeled brown paper bags, each containing an order for a Ukrainian refugee or family that is waiting to be
collected."When we came here it became obvious that we can't just do nothing," said another founding volunteer called Daniil who was moved
thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Georgia.Since starting work in late April, the group has already helped more than 250 Ukrainian
refugees to get medicine, ranging from basic painkillers to prescription medication.Cold welcomeNow their pool of volunteers has grown to
over 30 and more refugees are getting in touch for help, raising fears that demand will be higher than their means.The group funds their
don't want to deny that we are Russians
That's why we have the flag outside," the 26-year-old said, referring to the white-blue-white Russian opposition flag hanging at their
reached out to the group is Nikolai, who fled the southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol which has since fallen under
fire" to escape the devastating siege.Doing 'the right thing'The 40-year-old IT worker now lives in Tbilisi and "Emigration for Action"
characteristics of a person, just look at what kind of a person one is by their deeds and actions," he added.But Zhukov admits that for him
reassured by the words of gratitude from the refugees," Zhukov said."In many ways, I am working for my future
So that when I have children who read history books and ask: 'Dad, what did you do in this time?' I can look them in the eye and say that I
