‘DWTS’ Star Documents Harrowing 31-Hour Escape From Ukraine

Among the many scrambling to escape war-torn Kyiv was Ukrainian-born “Dancing with the Stars” choreographer Maksim Chmerkovskiy. The dancer, who was born in Odessa but immigrated to Brooklyn, New York, in 1994, was in Ukraine when Russia invaded. With nothing more than a backpack, the dancer documented his harrowing journey out of the country. He finally made it to Poland in the early hours of Tuesday after 31 hours of no sleep.

[mambamolt]

This is absolutely tragic in every aspect I feel extremely sad for non privileged poor citizens of Ukraine who had no where to flea, My sincere condolences and prayers go too them and all the Ukrainian people.

[nindokwan]

I hope that little boy is okay.. his father had to stay and fight that is heartbreaking

[Swansong]

I feel bad for those who have stayed to fight mad Vlad!...amazing people ❤God bless to all

[youngster]

It’s his choice whether he wants to fight or not for his motherland, but he stole a seat that could have been for another woman or child on that train. That’s just unconscionable and his true character of cowardice.

[countryclubbin]

Why isn't he with his people fighting like other military aged men? I guess some men have courage built in and some just don't. Go fight for your country bro, or you won't have one to go home to!

[kathyl]

That poor little boy must be terrified and feeling all alone. It horrible what’s happening.

[solarischronos]

Why didn't he stay?
Why giving an audience on how this guy found his way out?
Children, women, aged people deserve respect. This one doesn't have mine.

[YlvaBjarnson]

It bothers me that Max who is 42 got on a train with women and children leaving 18 year old boys and 60 year old senior citizens to fight

[turtleboi]

God this is awful hopefully everyone makes it out safe 🇺🇦

[soniarican]

Omg that Little Boy Crying Broke My Heart 😔😢 I can’t imagine my own Father staying to fight

[Welcome]

I don’t know what to think about Maxim, i would have stayed and fight for my country especially at this time of crisis, he documented his own cowardice!

[ninasimone]

He gets to leave, yet still whining . He didn't want to stay and fight for his country

[internaltacolove]

Let it be known he didn't ran like a coward while others stayed and fought Glory to the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦

[diorynovis]

The epitome of 'Better a living coward than a dead hero'

[TheMorganGibson]

On a earlier video he said he wasnt going to leave Ukraine

[sweetfacelola]

Why is he escaping instead of fighting after all his posturing?! Smh!

[Wayne_Uchiha]

May God bless everyone who is still stuck in Ukraine and bless those who is fighting to protect Ukraine

[amlxr]

As an Iraqi this Ukrainian situation is just absolutely heartbreaking in every aspect I can definitely relate to you guys I know what it feels like to lose loved ones and your home over a war stay strong Ukraine best blessings and wishes to you guys ♥️🇺🇦

[rosepetals]

ow im SURPRISED to see someone like Maksim not stay & help save his Country & people they could use someone like him he's strong willed & D~E~D~I~C~A~T~E~D ❣ ❣ ❣ 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛Stay 💪 Ukrainians💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛

[darkhalf]

Dude is still a coward to flee instead of fight for his own country.