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The former poker professional documented his escape from Kiev to the Hungary border after two days on the street.
The poker neighborhood had a really human face for the battle between Russia and Ukraine over the weekend as former PokerStars Pro Eugene Katchalov live tweeted his escape from Kiev.
Katchalov is of Ukrainian heritage however a US citizen, who moved to Kiev 5 years in the past. He had not been notably lively on Twitter lately however determined to doc his determination to depart Ukraine with his spouse.
Hey guys, I’m in Kiev, #Ukraine. Woke as much as the sound of a distant explosion and determined to depart the town with my spouse.Gathering in a small village with some mates to resolve on subsequent steps.
Anyone know learn how to get in contact with the US embassy to recommendation on steered subsequent steps?
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 24, 2022
It wasn’t only one manner tweeting both, he used to platform to get suggestions on how greatest to plan his route driving throughout the Ukraine countryside:
Thanks everybody! ❤️
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 25, 2022
The entire factor learn like a really scary street film as Katchalov not solely needed to take care of the prospect of escaping a warfare zone but additionally scarce sources and potential bandits alongside the way in which:
Heard rumors of marauders/bandits someplace alongside the way in which dressed up as cops taking folks’s money. We’ve now break up it up between all of us and in a bunch of dif locations 🙏🏻 #Ukraine
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 25, 2022
Ukrainian males of combating age (18-60) aren’t allowed to depart the nation however Eugene was on account of his US passport:
Driving alongside a mud street in the midst of nowhere and full site visitors in entrance and behind us. Just imagining that each one these individuals are going by the identical factor as us. Occasionally see automobiles going again principally with males whom I assume weren’t allowed to cross the border. #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/KTgwAkVZyj
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 25, 2022
It was additionally a novel perception into what experiencing that a lot potential hazard does to the human physique:
Over 12 hours of straight driving now on just some hours of sleep. Cortisol nonetheless pumping …
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 25, 2022
Two days after beginning his journey he ultimately discovered himself in pleasant territory as he made it over the border to Hungary, after earlier makes an attempt to get to Slovakia and Poland:
Hello Hungary 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/mOl8MsxGGb
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 26, 2022
It’s value brewing a espresso and having a look at his whole Twitter profile from the previous couple of days, as it’s a actually fascinating perspective on the horrible scenario that’s unfolding in Ukraine.
I’m no hero, I merely needed to make use of my following to make clear the scenario in actual time and proceed telling tales of our family and friends who’re nonetheless there combating desperately to guard the one residence they know. #Ukraine 2/2
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 26, 2022
In associated information the upcoming European Poker Tour occasion in Sochi has been rescheduled on account of the battle.
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