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The former poker pro documented his escape from Kiev to the Hungary border after two days on the road.
The poker community had a very human face for the conflict between Russia and Ukraine over the weekend as former PokerStars Pro Eugene Katchalov live tweeted his escape from Kiev.
Katchalov is of Ukrainian heritage but a US citizen, who moved to Kiev five years ago. He had not been particularly active on Twitter in recent years but decided to document his decision to leave Ukraine with his wife.
Hey guys, I’m in Kiev, #Ukraine. Woke up to the sound of a distant explosion and decided to leave the city with my wife.Gathering in a small village with some friends to decide on next steps.
Anyone know how to get in touch with the US embassy to advice on suggested next steps?
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 24, 2022
It wasn’t just one way tweeting either, he used to platform to get feedback on how best to plan his route driving across the Ukraine countryside:
Thanks everyone! ❤️
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 25, 2022
The whole thing read like a very scary road movie as Katchalov not only had to contend with the prospect of escaping a war zone but also scarce resources and potential bandits along the way:
Heard rumors of marauders/bandits somewhere along the way dressed up as cops taking people’s cash. We’ve now split it up between all of us and in a bunch of dif places 🙏🏻 #Ukraine
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 25, 2022
Ukrainian men of fighting age (18-60) are not allowed to leave the country but Eugene was on account of his US passport:
Driving along a dirt road in the middle of nowhere and full traffic in front and behind us. Just imagining that all these people are going through the same thing as us. Occasionally see cars going back mostly with men whom I assume weren’t allowed to cross the border. #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/KTgwAkVZyj
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 25, 2022
It was also a unique insight into what experiencing that much potential danger does to the human body:
Over 12 hours of straight driving now on just a few hours of sleep. Cortisol still pumping …
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 25, 2022
Two days after starting his journey he eventually found himself in friendly territory as he made it over the border to Hungary, after previous attempts to get to Slovakia and Poland:
Hello Hungary 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/mOl8MsxGGb
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 26, 2022
It’s worth brewing a coffee and taking a look at his entire Twitter profile from the last few days, as it is a really interesting perspective on the horrible situation that is unfolding in Ukraine.
I’m no hero, I simply wanted to use my following to shed light on the situation in real time and continue telling stories of our friends and family who are still there fighting desperately to protect the only home they know. #Ukraine 2/2
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) February 26, 2022
In related news the upcoming European Poker Tour event in Sochi has been rescheduled as a result of the conflict.
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