Italian clown performs for children during Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kharkiv - 20 Feb 2023
Volunteers distribute humanitarian aid after the performance of Italian clown Marco Rodari in Korobochkino village, Kharkiv area, Ukraine, 20 February 2023 amid Russia's invasion. Marco Rodari is a relative of Gianni Rodari, the author of the famous children's fairy tales Adventures of Cipollino and others, and is visiting Kharkiv for the third time during the Russian invasion. He gives at least three performances for children every day in different villages of Kharkiv and Donetsk regions in the image of the clown Pimpa together with a team of volunteers which distribute toys and books to children at the end of the performance. Marco shows children who suffered from war and occupation magic tricks and gives them the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of magic for a while and forget about the war.