Ukrainian woman reboots life in WNY teaching rhythmic gymnastics

At a fitness studio in Depew off George Urban Boulevard, Oleksandra Klimantova can be found each Sunday teaching young children’s rhythmic gymnastics in a program she calls 7 Elephants of Western New York.

As the Russian war against Ukraine rages on in her country, she’s finding solace in teaching children a sport she mastered in Ukraine.

I met with the teacher and her students to capture her story…

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