Ukrainecast Bake Off’s Nataliia on leaving Ukraine, and family living under occupation
Nov 18, 2025
Nataliia Richardson, a fan-favorite from The Great British Bake Off, shares her heartfelt journey from Ukraine to the UK. She reveals the emotional significance of her Ukraine-themed cake and describes her hometown now under Russian occupation. Nataliia discusses the challenges of keeping in touch with family amidst difficulties and her ambitions to open cafes to support Ukraine. She also touches on her hopes for her child to embrace their bilingual heritage, highlighting the joy and sorrow tied to her experiences.
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Heartfelt Ukraine Landscape Cake
- Nataliia described her Bake Off landscape cake as a heartfelt tribute to Ukrainian warmth and culture.
- She said she poured her "heart and soul" into the cake to show Ukraine's strength and warmth.
From An Occupied Eastern City
- Nataliia said she is from an eastern Ukrainian city now under Russian occupation and called the situation "so sad."
- She confirmed she remains in touch with family and friends who still live there.
Daily Life Under Occupation
- Nataliia reported residents now receive water only once or twice every few days under occupation.
- She said daily life has shifted to a Russian system with banks and services converted to Russian operations.