Guest columnist Dan Franch: For Ukrainians in Estonia, snowfall offers brightness in a time of darkness

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Guest Dan Franch in dailyherald: For Ukrainian students in Estonia, snow offers a bright spot in a long time of darkness.

The calendar shows that it is officially winter and it has been a real wonderland here in Estonia. More than 16 inches of snow has fallen.

Figuratively, things aren't bright at all as the war in Ukraine rages on. Feb. 24 will mark one year since the war began. That's a long time of uncertainty while watching, listening and reading about your country being turned to rubble. Another reason is pragmatic -- realpolitik as the Germans call it. Ukraine is a bonanza of natural resources. It's a Top 10 in the world producer of eight metallic and non-metallic minerals and a world's Top 20 producer of three mineral fuels. On top of that, it has recently been learned that the country has some of the largest lithium reserves in Europe. Lithium is used for manufacturing cellphone batteries, computers and electric cars.

Despite the darkness, despite the cold, the longing for extended family and the human touch of your husband are strong magnets this time of year.

 

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