Residents of a remote village in Komi Republic say dozens have left to fight in Ukraine, leaving behind grieving families and labour shortages Residents of a remote village in Komi Republic say dozens have left to fight in Ukraine, leaving behind grieving families and labour shortages Every few months, Alina makes the long journey from the regional capital, Syktyvkar, back to her home village of Kerchomya to visit her family. Each time, she says, the streets feel a little emptier. Kerchomya, a