02/09/2026
When Daria Friahina first arrived in Kaunas, the city felt almost too quiet.
Compared with Kharkiv, it seemed small. Four years later, she sees it differently.
After completing her bachelor’s degree in Lithuania, studying abroad and gaining professional experience in Dubai and Barcelona, Daria had choices about where to go next.
She chose Kaunas. 🇱🇹🇺🇦
This autumn, she will begin her master’s studies at Kaunas University of Technology.
Daria came to Lithuania after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, looking for a safe place to continue her studies.
“Over time, I started liking Kaunas more and more,” she says.
Today, staying in Lithuania is Daria’s choice.
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