Oleg grew up in the former Soviet Union. Now he employs Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war

The team at Mavka

The team at Mavka Source: SBS News / Sandra Fulloon

As a young man, Oleg Sutulov was a proud communist in the former Soviet Union. Now the Australian entrepreneur gives jobs to Ukrainians fleeing Russian missiles. One year since the war began, here’s how his café is giving back.


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