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Ukraine: The Driver from Bucha

202525 minPGdoc-short

Konstantin Gudauskas, a former Kazakh human rights activist, evacuates 203 victims from Bucha and documents the atrocities committed by the Russian army.

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Ukraine: The Driver from Bucha

2025• 25 minPG

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Konstantin Gudauskas, a former Kazakh human rights activist, evacuates 203 victims from Bucha and documents the atrocities committed by the Russian army.

Synopsis

Ukraine: The Driver from Bucha" profiles Konstantin Gudauskas, a former Kazakh human rights activist who relocated to Ukraine in 2019. The documentary examines his efforts to evacuate 203 civilians from Bucha during the Russian invasion in 2022, where he became known as the "Angel of Bucha." Gudauskas documents the atrocities committed by the Russian army, providing a firsthand account of the humanitarian crisis in the region. The film highlights the impact of war on local communities and the courage of those who risk their lives to help others.

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