There are 23 kids in Lidia Kovalyova's family. She grew up in an orphanage in Donetsk and vowed to support as many children in similar situations as possible. Years later, Lidia got married, had three kids, and decided to adopt more. 'I always wanted lots of children. My husband and the kids didn’t mind, so we took in three... Then two, then two more,' recollects 'Mama Lida', as her children fondly call her. Because of the intense Ukrainian shelling, the Kovalyovs decided to move. Who gave shelter to such a large family?
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Donbass: Restoring Childhood
