Nazari was born in 2003 in the city of Vinnytsia, later moved to the city of Chernihiv. Before the full-scale invasion, he began studying at the Chernihiv Basic Medical College as a young medical practitioner. After the start of a large-scale commercial offer for myself, volunteering is a large sector in which we are actively engaged in active activities. I fell headlong into the development of youth through the public sector and became the founder of the NGO “Historical Club “Simargl”, which is engaged in the development and popularization of the history and culture of Ukraine and Chernihiv.
Later he coordinated anti-trafficking trainings in the Chernihiv region from the IOM. He was a member of the public organization “Ukrainian Monolith” in which he was engaged in projects aimed at psycho-emotional support of young people, organizing an all-Ukrainian intensive for psycho-emotional support. Subsequently, he became the chairman and founder of the Chernihiv debate center, which is aimed at the development of youth. In 2024, he discovered Ukrainian students for freedom, through the leadership program, which coincided with the values ​​of freedom and libertarianism, and now he sees his development in this organization.
In 2025, he became an assistant to a deputy of the Chernihiv City Council.

For me, Ukrainian Students for Freedom is an organization that aligns with my principles and values. The values ​​of freedom, which is focused on individualism, economic, psychological, social. I sincerely believe that it is freedom that will become the driver of Ukraine’s development through the unfolding of the potential of different people. Therefore, for me, Ukrainian students for freedom are an organization that is changing and will continue to change Ukraine for the better.

Natalia is a USF activist Natalia was born and lives in Chernihiv, a city she loves with all her heart and wants to develop from the inside. She joined the ranks of the USF in 2024. After attending the Leadership Program, she realized how much the values and people around her resonate.

Ukrainian Students for Freedom is more than just an organization: it is about support, warmth, and self-realization.

“Freedom is not easy, but it is worth fighting for”

Valeriy is the most northern activist who is currently in the organisation. He comes from a small village in the Chernihiv region and periodically stays there. It was there that he inherited a love of freedom, autonomy, and independence. Libertarian ideas were the result of simple logical questions that boil down to one thing – ‘Why does someone have the right to control my life?’ The acquaintance with the USF was quick – it was the best NGO with ideas that were close to his heart.

Freedom for me is first and foremost a space for realising potential and searching for truth and ideals

Oleksandr was born in the picturesque city of Novhorod-Siversky in the northern part of Ukraine, where he spent his childhood and completed his schooling. Since 2020, he has been studying law in the city of Chernihiv. He has a passion for history and traveling. During his studies at the higher education institution, he distinguished himself as an active and dedicated student. From 2021 to 2022, he held the position of deputy head of the student self-government at the Academy. In 2022-2023, he served as the deputy head of the Academy’s Scientific Society. In 2023, he made significant changes in his life and became actively involved in community activities, discovering new horizons for self-improvement and exploring different parts of Ukraine. He is a graduate of the «Together for Success» summer school by the IOM, the summer school by the OSCE, and the Anti-Corruption Camp by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau. From May to October 2023, he completed an International Internship for Students program on the topic of «Virtuous Public Service: Myth or Reality?» In August 2023, after a Leadership Program, he joined the Ukrainian Students for Freedom.

«For me, freedom is the right to choose, the right to have this choice. The USF is the place where diverse youth have come together around this fundamental principle into one big family. It is the students of USF who should become the vanguard of change in the future. As years pass, the people who carry freedom in their hearts will become outstanding: politicians, scientists, entrepreneurs… In other words, the nation’s elite that will bring prosperity to our country!»

Mykhailo is an even-handed person. Combines learning, creativity, and self-development with other everyday things. He was born in Chernihiv. He studied at 15 lyceums and, after passing the ZNO with very low scores, entered KPI. He was disappointed in my specialty at the university, at the end of the first year, as soon as he started receiving financial self-education and studying the business field. Now he is aiming much higher than three years ago, when he joined KPI. Joined USS in the summer of 2023, and immediately began to enjoy the environment he received.

«The only place where there are 300 people and you are not afraid that your things will be stolen is the Leadership Program».

Oleksandr moves forward to his goals, has a lot of experience behind him. He is a student of the National University “Chernihiv Polytechnic”, chairman of the NGO “Ukrainian Monolith”. He has been interested in the news world since the age of 12, studies various spheres and development of both Ukraine and other countries. He had 9 months of international development experience in Kuwait. He is not ready to leave Ukraine, he is ready to fight to the end for its independence, freedom and development. He is convinced that Ukraine can develop only thanks to caring and active youth in all sectors of the economy.

«USF is a space of trust and communication. Each is unique, has its own experience, opportunities and influence. Only together we can change Ukraine for the better!»

Anastasiya is an active person who includes in her life a large number of areas — social activity, education, work, political activity, project work, mentoring of active youth around. She studies at the National University “Chernihiv Polytechnic”. She has a scholarship of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the Leonid Kuchma Foundation. Activist of the NGO “Union of Women of Chernihiv Region”, co-founder of the NGO “Ukrainian Monolith”. She has experience in the realization of festivals and projects at both local and national levels. She teaches children and adults financial literacy in an interactive form for 5 years. She is ready to help everyone and knows that life is a movement that brings results!

«USF is a community of active youth of Ukraine with whom each of us has the opportunity to share their own experience. I want to develop projects because USF inspires and shows that I am not the only one who wants to change Ukraine for the better!»