‘A way to let my friends know I’m still alive’: Vera Lytovchenko, a professional violinist, keeps playing for her neighbors — even as Russian bombs fall outside.

Vera Lytovchenko is a violinist from Kharkiv. Because the Russian military has been bombing her city nonstop, she's spent most of her time lately in the basement of her apartment building, where she plays violin for her neighbors. Videos of her playing have been viewed thousands of times on social media and have helped other Ukrainians endure the fear and violence that have become a part of their daily lives. Vera spoke to Meduza about how life has changed since February 24. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2022/03/11/a-way-to-let-my-friends-know-i-m-still-alive