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Oleksandr is an activist USF, born and raised in a village in the Cherkasy region, Zolotonosha district, the name of which no one can remember at first try. In 2019, he enters Cherkasy State Technological University to study specialty 033 “Philosophy”, educational program “Political Philosophy”. The choice of specialty was motivated more by the word “philosophy”, with “political” being an additional option, but something rare happened – the specialty truly resonated with him. So in 2023, he receives a bachelor’s degree with honors and enrolls in the same university for a master’s degree. In the same year 2023, he meets the community of Ukrainian Students for Freedom and in 2024 joins it.
Freedom is a force field of community, born at the point of highest tension between oppression and rebellion. This is not an abstraction, but a living nerve of a collective organism, where each participant is a conductor of shared resistance energy.
Community forms a space of freedom through mutual support, solidarity, and collective responsibility. Here, individual resistance multiplies with collective might, transforming into a powerful wave of change.
Freedom is not a goal, but a continuous process of unity and interaction, where every voice is important, every contribution significant. Freedom is USF.
Denys is a USF activist. He was born in the city of Kamianka, Cherkasy region, and graduated from school there. He grew up in a politically active environment, which formed a flair for the study of «homo politicus». He graduated from the School of musical art. Since 2019, he is currently studying at the Cherkasy State University of Technology, majoring in «Political Philosophy». Joined USF in the summer of 2023. Life motto: to achieve a goal, you need to form it, to find a goal, you need to write. To write, you need to think and feel.
«Freedom is one of the main attributes of human life and being – we are free by appreciating the will of others. Freedom is one of the secret fruits of our existence, it is what we strive to achieve, but before achieving the goal, it needs to be formed, to understand what freedom is – this is the task of the USS. The values that the concept of freedom incorporates are individual to everyone: love, art, science, travel, thoughts, achievements».
Mariia is an activist of the USF. She grew up in the village of Heronymivka, Cherkasy Region, graduated from Heronymivka Secondary School. From 2015 to 2018, she studied at the Cherkasy Commercial Technical School, which she left in 2018 for social projects and self-development. Then she continued and graduated from the same specialty of Food Technologies at the Cherkasy Cooperative Economic and Legal College from 2020 to 2021. She joined the USF in 2018, through the organization’s congress in Vinnytsia. She has experience working in many social projects, is not indifferent to politics and public welfare. She dreams of beautiful cities and conscious citizens.
«Freedom is about mental awareness and awareness that there are many options for the development of events and self-development. This is an opportunity to express yourself, thereby being useful to yourself and others. With your correct freedom, set an example and inspire others. It’s not being too limited by something, and not feeling like you’re in chains. It is thinking outside the box.»
Yuliіа is an activist of the NGO ‘Ukrainian Students for Freedom’. She was born on July 4, 2005 in the city of Cherkasy. She received her secondary education in specialized school 17 (2011-2015) and secondary school 19 (2015-2022). Even though she graduated from school without honors, but she participated in Olympiads in history, physics, chemistry, Yatsik and Shevchenko competitions, took places in Olympiads in Jurisprudence (|||) and Handicraft (|||, ||). In 2022, she entered Cherkasy National University for the ‘Practical Psychology’ educational program. She joined the NGO ‘Ukrainian Students for Freedom’ after the Leadership Program in August 2023.
‘It was a life-changing meeting, too romantic people call it love at first sight.’
Liubenska Dariia, was born in the city of Cherkasy.
Graduated from Cherkasy Secondary School 1-3 grades 22 in 2021. Since 2021, he is studying at the Cherkasy State Technological University, majoring in “Political Philosophy”. Since school years, she has been interested in political processes in our country, has an active political and civic position.
He is interested in the political situation not only in the country, but also in his city. She completed an internship in a political party, where she gained valuable experience in the work of political organizations. USF was the first public organization to which she joined.
‘When the fire of freedom lights up in all the hearts of our country, we will all become free.’
Vladyslav is a functionary of the USF and a student of Cherkasy State Technological University in the field of «political philosophy». He entered this specialty back in 2018, graduated with a bachelor’s degree, and is now in his second year of a master’s degree. His scientific specialization is political analysis. He is widely involved in the public and political life of his hometown of Cherkasy. Candidate for deputy of Cherkasy City Council in 2020. Since February 24, he has been a volunteer of the headquarters «Democratic Axe» and the NGO «Mezha.UA».
«During my, not so long life, I had the opportunity to try life in other countries but decided not to look for a better life, but to create it. Since then, I have been looking for people with whom I can make changes, and protect and restore civil rights. I see my future together with USF because I see in these people the potential for making changes. Often, it is students who become the driving force of the country’s development, and therefore such a combination of young people united by the ideals of freedom is a powerful tool for creating the future».
Julia is a girl from the beautiful city of Ukraine, Cherkasy, where she lives, studies and works. Her specialty is a teacher of foreign languages, she’s fond of dance and art. Since 2021 she has been an activist of the USF.
«USF are people who want a better future. USF are the events that bring together Ukrainians and people from all over the world. This is an association that can change Ukraine for the better!»
Dmytro is an activist of the USF. He was born and raised in Uman, where he is studying in 11th grade. From an early age he was interested in geography and political science. Dmytro joined the USF 2021 and taking his first steps in political career.
«Freedom for me is ability to make decisions and be responsible for them. When I learned about USF, I realized that this organization was exactly what I was looking for. Libertarian youth formation, which promotes individualistic values and provides prospects for development in political life of the country for the most talented and active students.»
Volodymyr Ustymenko, born in Cherkasy, is currently studying at the Cherkasy State Technological University, majoring in Political Philosophy. He has been involved in public activities since 2018 and is a member of several public organizations. For the last 2 years I have been engaged in political activity, I ran for deputies of the city council in the local elections of 2020, but I did not become a deputy. I am currently an assistant deputy.
«USF is the opening of the year for me. Over the last year, I have been observing the activities of the organization and realized that in most things my views coincide with the fields and actions of the organization. USF are young people in whose eyes that eternal flame of freedom burns. When you see the eyes of these young people, who are filled with a thirst for freedom and positive change, you cannot stay away. So I decided to join and give a part of myself to this organization, to these people. And I am sure that when these thousands of ardent hearts unite, we can do everything and we will do it. Together and to the end and this day will come.»
Olexandra is an activist and a member of Rotary International from Cherkasy. Introduces youth policy and promotes libertarianism among the youth of the city. Represents Ukraine and its youth at the district level and is always indifferent to the problems of society. “Service beyond self” is one of the key principles of her work.
«The fire of freedom is exactly what lives in my heart and echoes in the principles of the USF . This is not just a common phrase engraved on my body – it is real hope for a better future for our people, whose idea unites the hearts of USF members from different parts of the country. This is the way to fight for the generation of unborn offspring, which makes our hearts beat in unison and the blood boils in our veins. This is exactly what unites, unites, kinship and nourishes us. This is all of us.»
Oksana – an activist of Ukrainian Students for Liberty. She grew up in Cherkasy, where she finished school. She has been studying in Cherkasy state Technological University since 2016, speciality “Philology”. Since 2015, she has taken part in MUN conferences and since 2017 in EYP sessions. Oksana was a volunteer in many events, including the largest conference in the world, concerning health issues, in the Netherlands.
Anastasia grew up in the city of Shpola, Cherkasy region. Since 2018 she has been studying at the Cherkasy Institute of Banking, majoring in Finance, Banking and Insurance. She joined the libertarian movement in the summer of 2020 when she had the opportunity to be part of the Leadership Program. Since 2018 Anastasia has been taking an active public and student position, working as a photographer at the Institute as well as beyond.
For me, the spiritual integrity of people is very important. At USF, we are like a family. Everyone tries to understand and support you in your plans and intentions. USF is an opportunity to show how strong the spirit of our nation is. The organization gives a powerful message to think that together we are a force. The fact that in the USF the issues of a free and integral state, as well as the development of our youth come to the fore, is incredibly important. Now young people are considered an undervalued part of our society, but in fact, youth is what moves our country to a better future.