‘Stand-up’ for Ukraine: Coping through comedy in the face of war

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‘Stand-up’ for Ukraine: Coping through comedy in the face of war

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17 minutes

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Apr 2, 2023

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In Berlin, comedians from Ukraine and Russia share the same stage as an outlet for their grief and anger about the war.
Written by Verena Hoelzl.
Read by Richard Martin.

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Apr 2, 2023

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