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Ukrainian immigrants in Delta Junction lean on faith amid uncertain times

Season 8 Episode 24 | 4m 04s

More than 700 Ukrainians have settled in Alaska since Russia invaded their country three years ago. More than 100 of them are in Delta Junction. But it’s unclear if they have a future in the community. Several programs supporting their stay in the U.S have been suspended. Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden spent a day with one Ukrainian family who is making this place home.

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