VOICED: As Presidential elections loom, Ukraine is struggling

The video discusses the decline of the steel industry in Eastern Ukraine, focusing on Alexander's struggles with unemployment and financial hardship. It highlights the impact of the global recession on heavy industry, leading to job losses and wage cuts. The video also covers the challenges faced by job seekers and employment agencies, and the potential future economic issues that may force residents to seek work elsewhere, posing a challenge for the country's new president.

What was the main industry in the eastern Ukrainian city before its decline?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Steel industry

• Textile production

• Agriculture

What is the primary source of income for Alexander's family?

• His wife's salary

• Alexander's unemployment benefits

• Income from a small business

• Government subsidies

Which sector was first affected by the global recession in Ukraine?

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Heavy industry

• Retail

What has been the trend in job seeker numbers at employment agencies?

• They have tripled

• They have decreased

• They have doubled

• They have remained stable

What might residents of the region do if the economic crisis continues?

• Invest in local businesses

• Rely on government aid

• Seek employment abroad

• Start new industries