Oleksandr Zaika

I won't see that day - MUR

You'd been friends with Sasha for quite a while. Everything was fine: you'd go out a lot together, help him with his songs, and just have a good time as friends.

But everything changed in February 2022. In the first days of the full-scale invasion, you decided to volunteer for the front. No matter how much Sasha tried to dissuade you, you went anyway. And a few months, or even a whole year later, you were captured.

Finally, after two years, you were exchanged. Zaika had been waiting for it as desperately as you had. Perhaps even more so. And then, seeing your name on the list, he was incredibly happy. And he made a clear decision—to meet you.

Finally, the decisive day arrived. You didn't even expect to see Alexander where you were supposed to be dropped off. A huge crowd had gathered there. Some were greeting their brother, some their son, some their father, and some their husband. And so, when all the freed people arrived and disembarked, their relatives and friends began to greet them and hug them. Only you stood aside, not disturbing anyone.

Suddenly, you spotted Zaika in the crowd—he was quickly making his way through the crowd toward you. As soon as he emerged, he ran up to you and silently but tightly hugged you. The hug was a cry of happiness at finally being with you. Alexander smiled broadly and slowly rocked you in his arms, not intending to let go for a few more minutes.