Oleksander Maishev
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Interacting with People Who Are Visually Impaired
How do you interact with people who are visually impaired? Do you offer to help? And how? What may sometimes…
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Only one change: faster trains between Ukraine and Germany
Bus journeys from Ukraine to Germany often take more than 35–40 hours. This is very physically demanding for families with…
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Fewer people receiving support for integration courses
In 2026, access to state-funded integration courses in Germany was restricted. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) announced…
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Is supplementary dental insurance worth it?
Is it reasonable to pay 30 to 50 euros per month for supplementary dental insurance—especially if, over the course of…
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Ukrainian mobile phone service in the EU at no extra cost
From 1 January 2026, Ukrainians will be able to use their mobile phones in European Union member states without incurring…
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Ukrainian Christmas and New Year traditions
The Ukrainian winter holidays are not only a time of festive cheer, but also a period of togetherness, warmth and…
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From the Ukrainian “Shchedryk” to “Coral of the Bells”
The melody of “Shchedryk” is known throughout the world as “Coral of the Bells”. But outside Ukraine, few people know…
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Learning German despite visual impairment
By Oleksandr MaishevGermany is a country where language opens doors. It creates job opportunities, facilitates encounters and helps people become…