Indeed, Cobra.
They all will have a new start in life, and perhaps in about 25 years from now when the little children graduate from schooling, they will become prominent in their respective work environment.
Among many places in Europe, Canada, US_of_A, England, people with similar experiences have become influential in society.
One of the numerous examples is that an immigrant from Africa now a citizen, is elected about a year ago, as the mayor of a major city in Russia.