Ira Polyashova, who is funded by the Dnipro Appeal to promote and look after the welfare of children in Dnipropetrovsk, came to the Capital on a fact-finding trip to find out more about the culture that generates so much help for her charges in Ukraine.
The appeal, headed up by life-long Hibs fans, helps three orphanages, a TB sanatorium, and recently opened a baby centre for young mums.
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Hide AdJim Divine, chairman of the charity, said a group of Hibernian supporters led by Steven Carr and Mark Strachan took time out to visit a local orphanage during a visit to the area for a UEFA cup tie in September 2005.
He said: "The delight shown by the kids, and the clear pleasure that the visit from the Hibernian supporters brought, warmed the hearts of everyone involved."
Ms Polyashova said: "Thanks is too small a word for the way we all feel towards these generous people."