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Olexandr is an activist in the USF. He grew up in the village. Lazeshchyna, Rakhiv district, Zakarpattia region, where he graduated from school. From 2016 to 2020 he studied at the Yuriy Fedkovych National University of Chernivtsi in the field of "History and Archeology", in 2020 he entered the master's program at the Yuriy Fedkovych National University (specialty "History and Archeology"). He joined the libertarian movement during the Leadership program "Ukrainian Student for Freedom" in August 2021. In 2019, he volunteered for the International Archaeological Expedition led by the University of Austin (Texas, USA) and the University of Bucharest (Bucharest, Romania). In 2020 he became a deputy of the Youth Council at the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration.

'For me, the idea of freedom is a goal that should be pursued by every individual who strives for self-development. In its activities, USF relies on the following things: freedom and individualism. Freedom because, as history shows (the Orange Revolution and the Revolution of Dignity), the ideals of freedom are interconnected with the development of Ukraine, and it is the ideals of freedom that will give a chance for development. As for individualism, it is a necessary thing for each individual to develop himself, and it is individualism that will give a person the right to self-expression.'

Vsevolod was born and raised in Sevastopol. In 2014, due to the occupation of Crimea, he moved and graduated from school in Kyiv. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in International Relations and Security Studies from the Matej Bel University (Slovakia). He studied on exchange via Erasmus at the Complutense University of Madrid and passed internships at the think tank in Prague and at the EU Delegation to Ukraine.

In 2019 he coordinated the project "Building Europe in Ukraine". Currently, he is a political analyst at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ukraine.

Vsevolod firstly met Ukrainian Students for Freedom at the First Congress Model in 2018, and joined the organization soon after

Liuba is has a bachelor's degree from the Institute of Journalism of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. She ended up studying «Publishing and media editing». Liuba joined the Ukrainian Students for Freedom in the summer of 2020. Now she is a PR Chief Adviser in the PR department of the organization.

Ukrainian Students for Freedom is an organization that develops future leaders who will change Ukraine.

Elena was born and raised in Chernivtsi, where she graduated from school. From 2014 to 2018 she studied at the Chernivtsi Medical College of Bukovynian State Medical University, majoring in "Medical Affairs". Since 2018 she has been a student of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University in the field of Political Science.

"Freedom is independence." Freedom is an opportunity to choose the path of development of one's own life. Freedom is the ability to take actions following your desires, which determines the essence of the person, not as a result of extraneous coercion. A person is born to be free and to be responsible for the way he or she lives. For me, USF is a story about youth. About free youth living in independent Ukraine. Young people who change the future. USF is a group of like-minded people who together can do even more than one by one. These are friends, who are ready to defend their homeland side by side and fight for its independence and freedom viribus unitis (together).

Veronika is an ex-CCO of NGO 'Ukrainian Students for Freedom' (she has been leading communications for the organisation for two and a half years). Now she is a part of USF Chief Advisers Team.

To begin with, Veronika is from Lutsk, where she finished 11 classes of school-lyceum. In 2018-2020 she implemented intense project activities at Youth Center of Volyn, she was appointed School Vice-President on this term, made a significant contribution to city students' self-government. Also, she has been a member of the School Parliament of Lutsk. From 2019 to 2020 Veronika was registered at AYCO "Foundation of Regional Initiatives of Lutsk" and Youth Council of Lutsk. After Western congress in July 2020, she joined ''Ukrainian Students for Liberty''. In May 2020 she successfully passed the election to Ukrainian Leadership Academy. In September 2020 Veronika has started studying at Kyiv University of Borys Grinchenko in the 'International Law' specialty.

'For me, the USF mission is the true road-map in the context of youth political and personal development. I believe that young people are now a potential driver of the whole society (Ukraine in particular) and in order to build a structured future in the country, to spread the ideas of personal freedom, such indifferent initiatives exist. I am proud to be a part of this community. USF are about valuable experience, implementation of cool projects, changes here and now.'

Valeria is a student of the Institute of Journalism of the Kyiv National University named after Taras Shevchenko. Since 2017, Valeria has been an active member of the public movement, in particular in social and charitable areas. Although Valeria has known USF almost since its foundation, she became a full member of the organization in 2020. After the Ayn Rand conference in Warsaw, which she was lucky enough to attend with USF members, Lera was finally convinced of the convergence of personal views with the goals of the organization, and during the same year, she became a participant of the Leadership Program.

Ukrainian Students for Freedom is a family where we are all different, with our own beliefs and ideals, but at the same time, all united by the desire to be free. These are young people who can not only change the situation but already do so. It is a place of strength and support. If you are our person, you will feel it immediately, and you will not be able to stay away anymore, because each member of the USF is a part of one free heart that resonates with others.

Yulia is a functionary of Ukrainian students for freedom and studying in the third year of the National Law University, majoring in law. In her city, she created a Youth Council as part of an initiative group, and after its creation, she holds the position of Secretary.
Yulia is also engaged in active social activities in her city, volunteering, and also helps implement USF projects.

«‎Ukrainian Students for Freedom» have become a big boost to my activities. It was after The Leadership Program that I discovered many channels for development and opportunities. USF is for me the best friends and support, from whom you can always ask for help and advice. The main wealth of the organization is people, spending time with whom you get an unreal charge of love, warmth and motivation.»

Svitlana was growing up in Kyiv where finished high school. Since 2016, she has studied philology at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Since 2018, her major is international relations. In 2016 completed 6 months internship in Ministry of Education in Ukraine. She was an intern in NGO "Open Policy" in 2017. Also, in this year Svitlana participated in sessions of European Youth Parliament in Kyiv (twice), Poland and Belarus. In 2018, she became Young European Ambassador. Svitlana joined Ukrainian Students for Liberty in 2019 after finishing leadership program which USfL organized.

Natalia grew up in the city of Stryi, Lviv region. She obtained BA in International economic relations at the University of Economics in Katowice (Poland). She also studied at the University of Graz (Austria) and the Arizona State University (USA). Natalia became interested in libertarian ideas while attending the Ayn Rand Institute in California. Natalia is currently enrolled at Lviv Business School where she studies Innovation and entrepreneurship management.

Elizabeth was born in Kropyvnytskyi city. Graduated with honors from the gymnasium in 2014. Since 2012 she is an active member of the city and regional children’s parliament. Since 2005 I was studying at the music school in the violin class. Graduated from music school in 2013. In 2014 was honored with the diploma of the Minor Academy of Sciences of Ukraine for Art Studies.In 2016 with the support of the international foundations' published digest “Folklore of the Kirovograd Region”. 2014-2018 studies at the Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman.
Graduated bachelor's degree with honors in accounting and auditing of the Agricultural sector in 2018. During studying at the university became an active member and took a lead of the students guild of the faculty of the economics in the Agricultural sector. Joined press center of the student council.
In 2018 received a scholarship from Tomorrow UA. Since 2019 members of the students club “New economic view”. At the moment student of the last year of the master's program at Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman in accounting and auditing of the Agricultural sector field of studies.

Anton continues his law education at NaUKMA, where he attains Master`s degree. In the university he discovered libertarianism in the law perspective in the work of Brian Z. Tamanaha. Decided to join USF after participation in Student Model Congress (2018), which was organized by USF.

Serhii was born and raised in Vilkovo. From 2018 student of NULP, journalism. Chairman of the NGO «Council of Community Leaders», Chairman of the Board of the Lviv Youth Memorial. Member of the editorial board of Call of Conscience newspaper and Liberation Struggle magazine. Participant in the all-Ukrainian project «School of Youth Leaders of Communities».