Profiles

Denys Doliuk

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Denys is studying International Relations and Affairs. He also works as volunteer. His hobbies are Chinese, History and politics. Denys considers himself to be hardworking and patient, and looks forward to working with other likeminded young people as part of his new role as a Young European Ambassador.

Volodymyr Dolhopiatov

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Poland
Volodymyr is an Aerospace Engineering student. His motivations are geared towards the establishment of close cooperation in the field of technology between countries. The key to doing it efficiently is to apply European values and rules while cooperating. Volodymyr likes football, plays piano, and is always open for conversations with people who are passionate about what they do.

Mariia Dimova

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Mariia is a high school student, who is passionate about volunteering, history, art and international affairs. She is involved in a lot of youth initiatives in her town of Odessa and is keen to surround herself with highly educated people, experienced public figures, artists and volunteers. Mariia is particularly impressed by such a value of the EU as a civil society. Her sincere motivation to join the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative was to deepen knowledge in interaction between the people and the government and building a dialogue between different states and cultures. She is convinced the initiative helps to apply ideas, skills and knowledge in raising people’s consciousness, c…

Diana Didukh

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Diana is a third-year student at the Національний технічний університет “Харківський політехнічний інститут” (National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”) majoring in biotechnology and bioengineering. She conducts scientific activities, and is a deputy of the Zaporizhia City Youth Council, Head of the Trade Union bureau of the institute and an active volunteer. At the same time, she seeks diverse non-formal education through “Erasmus +“ projects. Diana endeavours to maintain a healthy lifestyle, loves nature and volunteering. Taking into account all of her activities in youth organisations she hopes to achieve positive changes for her country’s future.

Anna Chala

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Anya is a student at Харківський національний економічний університет імені Семена Кузнеця (Kharkiv National Economics University named after Simon Kuznets) majoring in International Relations, and actively engages in diverse programs. Her commitment to addressing global challenges is reflected in her participation in initiatives such as a program in Prague focused on environmental issues and a program in Oslo exploring democratic processes. Undertaking specialised training for young European politicians, Anya is dedicated to broadening her understanding of international affairs. Through her proactive involvement, she embodies a passion for environmental sustainability, cultural apprecia…

Daria Burii

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Daria is a student of International Relations in Національний університет “Львівська політехніка” (National University “Lviv Polytechnic”). She has good skills in project management and organisation of events, and is the Head of the Project Department of the Students Board of her university. Daria also leads a public youth organisation “TUT” in her city, Mykolaiv, that provides different opportunities and unites young people to make positive change. She strives for democratic changes and development in her community and believes that we can make positive change in the world beginning from ourselves. Daria is excited about the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative, and she is looking for…

Kateryna-Antonina Brantiuk

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ireland
Kateryna-Antonina is currently pursuing her law degrees at Trinity College Dublin and Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка (Lviv National University named after Ivan Franko). Since 2018, she has actively participated in various public activities. Kateryna-Antonina has been involved in numerous projects and worked with a variety of non-governmental organisations. She was an active board member of the Legal Department within the Students’ Trade Union at Lviv National University. Presently, she is a valued member of ELSA Trinity and Rotaract Lviv International.

Kateryna Bondarchuk

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Kateryna is studying journalism at university level. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, she began volunteering, and for more than 6 months has been helping at a charitable foundation. She was actively involved in Erasmus+ projects in France and Norway. Currently, she works as a volunteer and designer at a Ukrainian non-governmental organisation. Kateryna was a member of the international organization AIESEC and other youth initiatives. She is also passionate about studying art, design and photography.

Tetiana Bondar

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Tetiana is a student of the Master’s degree program at Національний університет “Львівська політехніка” (National University “Lviv Polytechnic”) in Public Communications and Regional Studies. Since her school days, she has been actively involved in various projects and events, joined several initiatives, and was a member of the school government. Together with like-minded students, she organised the Second and Third NATO Parliamentary Assembly Youth Model, participated in the project “European Values and Cultural Diplomacy: Youth Meetings”, and now volunteers at the Women’s League NGO.

Daryna Bolonna

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Daryna is a student of International Relations at Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка (Lviv National University named after Ivan Franko). She’s passionate about strengthening her background with international projects, non formal education, wide network, volunteering, and learning from peers. Daryna is happy that she has an opportunity to work on contributing to a better future and she wants to dedicate her work to her lovely country. She believes that youth runs the world!

Viktoriia Barylovska

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Viktoriia is a secondary school student from the Ternopil Oblast, and a proactive member of the student self-governing body at her school, in the role of President of the Lyceum and Head of Student Committees. Additionally, she is also a part of the UNICEF Young People Advisory Board in Ukraine, an Ambassador of the National Office of Children and Youth “DIYMO” under the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, and an ardent volunteer in several youth-led initiatives and non-governmental organisations. Viktoriia considers it essential to be useful in her communities and make a personal contribution to the development of her country as well as the further reconstruction of Ukraine. She has a…

Oleksandra Balabukha

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Oleksandra is a high school student living in Zaporizhzhia. She is involved in volunteer activities and projects on a local and national levels. She actively participates in projects implemented by the European Union and Erasmus+. Likewise, she is passionate about learning languages, sports, photography and travelling around Ukraine. By becoming a Young European Ambassador, she hopes to bring positive change to society and share her experiences with others.

Mykyta Anikieiev

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: The Netherlands
Mykyta, a determined student from Luhansk, considers that he personifies European values through his unwavering commitment to personal development and the broader improvement of Ukraine and the EU. Despite facing various challenges, he is currently pursuing a degree at Східноукраїнський національний університет імені Володимира Даля (East Ukrainian National University named after Volodymyr Dahl). Actively engaging in volunteer work, Mykyta contributes to positive change on both the local and national levels. His journey not only reflects academic pursuits but also underscores his profound belief in European values, fuelling his efforts to overcome difficulties and positively impact the w…

Mariia Alipatova

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Mariia has attained two higher education awards (Mechanical Engineering and Managment) in the Національний університет харчових технологій (National University of Food Technologies). She is passionate about renewable technoligies and is a founder of the startup Solar Optic. Her hobbies are travelling, reading and playing basketball.

Aysun Alieva

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Germany
Aysun has always been an active student and is very interested in politics and diplomacy. She visited the European Youth Event 2023 and gained lots of experience. Aysun greatly enjoyd volunteering, especially in her city. As a person who loves to travel, she likes to learn new languages ​​and is currently learning German. Aysun enjoys getting to know new cities and countries.

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