Profiles

Vlad Marushko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Poland
Vlad is studying for his Bachelor degree at the Faculty of International Law at Київський національний університет iменi Тараса Шевченка (Kyiv National University named after Taras Shevchenko). He is actively interested in international relations, political science, and the study of foreign languages. He also participates in volunteer activities and various courses to improve his knowledge. He is confident that the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative will provide him with invaluable experience that will help him in the future.

Nataliia Martynyshyn

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Natalia is a high school student who loves history and volunteering. Natalia takes an active part in various events in her local town. She is a member of the school self-government and student parliament of her city, a graduate of EU Study Days. She has also completed animation training, various courses, and has conducted camps for children. Now she is a volunteer of the “My Phone Friend” charity project. Natalia strives to use her example to encourage young people to be active in social activities.

Mariia Maksymenko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Mariia, an enthusiastic student of International Relations at Ужгородський національний університет (Uzhgorod National University), is deeply interested in diplomacy and international relations, aiming to forge stronger connections between nations. Actively involved in the public sector, she volunteers in her city, has interned at an NGO combating disinformation, and strives to enhance her community’s well-being. She’s a passionate student and is always ready to learn more, which is evident from her partaking in different courses from the George Washington University and the University of Tartu, and often being a participant in Erasmus + projects. Committed to fostering the integration o…

Yeva Lysyk

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Poland
Yeva is a student from Ukraine, who is currently studying in Poland. She has participated in many non-governmental organisation projects and has been a volunteer since 2022. Her profile is Gender Equality and Democracy. Yeva is passionate about culture, maths and law, and her goal is to work for the good of her country.

Kateryna Lysenko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Kateryna is a Law student, member of several NGOs and the Kyiv City Youth Council. She loves to create various projects and actively volunteers because she believes that this is a great opportunity to change the world, regardless of who you are. Kate adores communication with people and considers that her inspiration in life is society. She believes that young people are the driving force of change and development of our world, and aspires to become their representative, with a view to forming a strong and promising generation. Kateryna dreams of a successful European future for Ukraine, and strives to contribute to it now.

Lidiia Lychahina

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Lidiia is a high school student who sees her future in the field of international relations after participating in EU study days. Ever since, she has participated in Erasmus+ exchanges and other youth exchanges especially connected with volunteering. She actively volunteered in the international volunteer organisation St. Egidio and organised her own volunteering projects. She is known for organising various events, as she is a deputy of the city council of student self-government. Lidiia considers that her her IELTS English level is C1 and she is currently studying Polish. She is also experienced in delivering speeches, lecturing, and presenting. She is also an official member of EYP Uk…

Daria Lutai

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Daria is a dedicated medicine student at the Національний медичний університет iменi О.О. Богомольця (National Medical University named after O.O. Bogomolets). As a highly motivated and engaged student, she is an active participant in various extracurricular activities. Among her many passions is working with children, which she does through her involvement in a range of local and global youth initiatives. For Daria, young people play a crucial role in shaping a modern and thriving society, which is why she is committed to making a positive impact in their lives.

Illia Lishman

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Belgium
Illia is an enthusiastic student from Chernivsti, representing the Romanian ethnic minority in Ukraine. He obtained a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Romania at the Universitatea “Ștefan cel Mare” din Suceava (“Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava) in History and International Relations respectively. He is now privileged to be a student at the College of Europe in Natolin, working towards his second Master’s in European Interdisciplinary Studies. During his studies in Romania, he was a member of the student organisation, using the opportunity offered by the Erasmus+ program and Work and Travel. He has a diverse background and has worked as an Assistant for a People’s Deputy of Ukraine,…

Sofiia Liakh

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Sofiia is currently on a gap year after graduating from high school. In the future, she aspires to work in the field of international politics and contribute to the development of positive relations between Ukraine and the European Union. Her greatest passion is travelling, exploring other countries, languages, cultures and unique traditions. Sofiia supports the official slogan of the EU – “United in diversity” – and sincerely believes that all countries, like certain musical instruments, differ from each other, but together they harmoniously combine to create an orchestra. She joined the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative in order to contribute to the promulgation of European values…

Hanna Leshchenko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Hanna is a student of the Faculty of International Relations of Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка (Lviv National University named after Ivan Franko). She is particularly interested in integration into the European Union, so she always tries to participate in related programs. For instance, Hanna is a graduate of EU Study Days and a member of the European Youth Parliament of Ukraine. In addition, she is passionate about journalism and public speaking. Hanna believes that youth activism is a power that can make society stronger.

Anastasiia Kyslytsia

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Hungary
Anastasiia received her Bachelor degree in Public administration from Харківський національний економічний університет імені Семена Кузнеця (Kharkiv National Economics University named after Simon Kuznets) in 2023. Anastasiia is a graduate of the national program «Derzhavotvorets» and training program «Youth Worker». She’s been an active member of the Scouts of Ukraine for 7 years and has organised camps and activities for children and youth of her local community. Her passions are self-education, travelling, sport and youth work.

Kateryna Kurytsia

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Kateryna is studying for a Bachelor degree in Tourism and Recreation at Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка (Lviv National University named after Ivan Franko). She has been volunteering in her local community since 2022, has been an active participant of EU Study Days 2022 and a member of national external committee of the university. Her life motto is “If not me, then who?” which inspires her to make a difference to the world and help people.

Nataliia Kulynych

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Poland
Natalya has completed her degree in psychology and has a keen interest in human behaviour and value choices. Through European Programs, she has experience volunteering in Poland and Greece, which expands and enhances her interest in intercultural exchanges. She comes from the occupied territories of the Donetsk region and was displaced twice because of the war. This also motivates her to strive for the freedoms of people’s rights to an ordinary human and peaceful life. In her free time, she likes to enrich her knowledge in psychological and linguistic topics.

Maksym Kuleshko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Germany
Maksym is a first-year undergraduate student studying law. Passionate about representing his country, he engages in diverse foreign projects, embodying the essence of a young activist. On the way to achieving his goals, he is guided by the core values of confidence, unwavering determination, solidarity and tolerance. Maksym envisions a future where he can delve into the realms of international cooperation and foster meaningful relations with the European Union.

Nataliia Kubik

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Georgia
After graduating from school Nataliia won a scholarship to study at the International School of Georgia called New School. Social activism and volunteering form a huge part of her life, without which she cannot imagine her life. She took part in a project from the Klitschko Foundation and is a member of Youth Center Ternopil, Med for teens as well as other initiatives in Georgia. Nataliia believes no one should be excluded from society and she lives by the phrase “without being lost, we would not find ourselves.”

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