The breakaway regions of Georgia

Valia Valishvili (90) is a local farmer who lives alone, after her husband's death in 2021. during the 2008 war, Valia and her family sheltered themselves in forests for days, without food and water. In 2016 Russians granted 72 hours to Valia and her husband to leave their home in other cases they would remain under the control of the separatist forces. Since 2016 Valia lives on the occupied territory of South Ossetia as the Barbwire fence divides the territory. Valia has become the symbol of occupation. "I would never leave my home and I don't fear of Russians," says Valia.