At nearly 80, Ms. Halyna continues to sing — the way the soul sings, the way her entire street once sang. She joined the choir back in the early 2000s, but her love for song was nurtured since childhood. She used to sing together with her husband, until he passed away. Her whole life has been the factory, the shop, hard work — and singing was the one celebration that gave her strength. Ms. Halyna performs as part of the “Nadvechirya” ensemble from the village of Dovbysh in the Zhytomyr region. At their concerts, they raise money for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.  The group carries the Ukrainian song, preserves tradition, and supports the military.