Lviv, the beautiful city of lions, has long stood as a symbol of Ukrainian resilience, culture and intellectual freedom. She was a citadel of resistance against centuries of imperial encroachment and occupation, from Vienna to Moscow. In the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Lviv’s historical significance and geographical distance from the front lines made her a sanctuary — a place of refuge for displaced persons, humanitarian workers and diplomats. The city rose to the occasio