Both of Olesia's sons, 21-year-old Andriy and 23-year-old Vasyl, joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces and bravely stood up to defend Ukraine. Vasyl, the elder, is presumed dead after heavy fighting in the Donetsk region. The younger one has been in captivity for over a year and a half. Olesia believes and knows that her sons will return soon. The story of the heroes' mother and her experiences formed the basis of Zoya Zalozhchyk's essay. She won the all-Ukrainian essay competition organised by the Museum of Civilian Voices by Rinat Akhmetov Foundation.