This stylized 2D map of Ukraine, draped in the national flag’s blue and yellow, symbolizes the powerful backdrop of Vitaly’s memoir — a true story of survival, LGBTQ identity, and personal resilience. The visual represents the geographical and emotional journey from a Soviet-era orphanage in Chernivtsi to a life of authenticity and freedom. It serves as both a national emblem and a metaphor for reclaiming one’s self-worth in a repressive world.