When she and her husband purchased 17 Sadovaya Street, it was hardly more than a shell.
As part of their meticulous renovations, they painted their bedroom with doves and cherry blossoms, which are representations of love and prosperity. They constructed a sauna in the basement and a swimming pool in the lawn.
Perederii Marina The garden of Marina’s house, featuring a grassy area, a swimming pool, and well-manicured plants.Perederii Marina
One of the last additions to the home, the swimming pool was a favorite feature for Marina’s kids. “Everything was planned with such passion,” she tells the BBC World Service. However, the calm was short-lived.
Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Marina grabbed their kids and fled, while her husband went to fight. She captured what she believed to be her final view of their house before running away.
cherished home, I have no idea if you’ll hold up or not. She remarked in a video, “I don’t know if we’ll ever come back here… or if we’ll even survive at all.”
