In February 2022, Larysa’s apartment was damaged in an explosion that took place nearby. The shock wave damaged all the windows. Luckily, she was in a shelter at the time. In May 2025, Larysa was already comforting her friends. A neighbouring house was damaged by a Shahed hit. Larysa, like no one else, feels pain at the destruction – she has lived in the area for more than 70 years and has devoted her life to music. That’s why in the darkest times she sits down at the piano to pour out her soul to the instrument and nourish herself with art.