Polly was born and lives in Kharkiv. She received secondary education and graduated from music school. She is currently studying in the 2nd year of the educational program “production and art curation” at the Kharkiv Academy of Design and Arts. In 2023, she actively participated in the academic team “KSADA PRODUCTION”, and is currently the cameraman of the musical group “Okazia”. Polina has been at the USF since 24, where she and the team are working on a project related to freedom and art, the theme of which she wants to develop in the future. For me, the USF it’s a large community of like-minded people united by the desire to change our country for the better. In addition, here I gain valuable experience, new knowledge, cool acquaintances, and can realize my potential.

Freedom is not a goal, but a constant movement.

Oleksandr is a USL activist. He grew up and graduated from school in Nova Kakhovka. From 2020 to 2024, he studied and received a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Management at the University of HNUE named after Semen Kuznets. He joined the libertarian movement through the Leadership Program in 2024. He was an organizer of educational events on “Combating Human Trafficking” for grades 7-11. He created and implemented activities aimed at developing youth space under the “Long-term Volunteering” program from the NGO BUR.

For me, freedom is the key to the development of both an individual and a conscious nation, because in its conditions everyone has the opportunity to freely express their thoughts and ideas. And these very ideas of freedom unite young people to change, which is the main engine of progress. And I share these values, because you can develop in a community that wants to constantly develop and become better.

Tanya is an activist of the Kharkiv branch of the USF. She studies at Kharkiv Lyceum No. 160. She joined the USF in 2024, when she got to their Mises Tour event in Kharkiv. At that time, the Leadership Program’s active PR campaign was ongoing, and Tanya decided to take a chance and submit her application. That’s how she got to the Congress in August and came to adore the USF. She works as a beta reader at the publishing house «Vikhola». She also joined the free samizdat “Zin” as an author and editor of articles, joined the V traditional USF campaign, became a copywriter in the communications team of the Kharkiv branch, went through the USF Project School, and much, much more. A special place in her heart is devoted to reading, music, photography, and writing. And she loves her mentor very much.

I have always valued freedom, it was one of the factors in my idea of ​​a happy life. After I joined the USF, I discovered freedom in a different way. It is something that is impossible without. It is freedom that allows you to live as happily as you imagine.

Kostiantyn spent 15 years playing hockey, becoming a champion of Ukraine, winning multiple international tournaments, and spending one season in the USA, where he played for the East Coast Spartans in Boston, Massachusetts. As of 2024, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Management. Over the past five years, he has been actively involved in businesses and startups, with the last four years deeply engaged in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector. Kostiantyn co-founded OSTOLEX, where he leads a team of 15 people. Throughout his career, he has participated in nearly 30 hackathons and six case challenges organized by Big Four companies and venture funds. For the past six months, Kostiantyn has worked as a consultant at KPMG but plans to leave the company to fully dedicate himself to his entrepreneurial projects. Previously, he gained experience in business development and project management. In his free time, he plays guitar and has been a member of two rock bands.

Freedom is a fundamental value for me, providing the ability to define my own path in life. It represents the right to choose, the responsibility for my actions, and the power to shape my future without coercion. Freedom opens the door to self-fulfillment, creativity, and harmony with oneself and the world.

Hanna is a native of Kharkiv, where she has lived and studied her entire life. She is currently pursuing a degree in Architecture and Urban Planning at the O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv. Her interests lie in art, social activism, and urban development. Actively engaged in Kharkiv’s cultural and social life, Hanna strives to be an integral part of her city’s community. She strongly believes in the values of human freedom, dignity, diversity, and freedom of expression—principles that form the foundation of her civic engagement.

“Freedom is not merely a right, but the responsibility of each of us to create a space where respect for dignity and diversity becomes the norm.”

Mykola was born near the town of Kharkov. Having come to the libertarian revolution on the cob of 2021. The organization has more than 150 visits in the Kharkiv region. The USS came to light recently, around 2024. At the beginning of the large-scale invasion, I began volunteering – creating and distributing humanitarian aid throughout the Kharkiv region and the deoccupied territories. Having been an assistant to the people’s deputy and deputies of the local councils. He will continue his active work for the sake of Freedom.

For me, Freedom is freedom to choose, absolutely. Because a hopeless situation occurs only in the event that you have gained freedom, you have been driven into a corner.
Freedom is free. As in thoughts, so in actions, and at the boundaries of the reasonable.

Anna grew up in Kharkiv. She is studying international information and international communications at the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, where she founded her project, “Political Cabaret.” Through this initiative, she interviews politicians, diplomats, volunteers, and individuals who actively shape Ukraine’s progress. She collaborates with a team of dedicated individuals who help her create and manage social media content. Anna is also an active member of the Student Council, where she oversees the media communications department. She aspires to play a greater role in determining Ukraine’s development vector and exert influence as part of the nation’s youth. For Anna, the Studfreedom represents not just opportunities, but a platform to make a meaningful impact on Ukraine’s future.

Ukrainian Students for Freedom is a community of active youth that strives to establish freedom as a fundamental value in society. For me, freedom means respecting the rights of others, their dignity, and the rule of law. It means on acting obligated to follow the regulations and respect one’s history. It means not being afraid to do business, to speak one’s mind, to influence the development of the state, and to understand that you are a part of this society and its future depends only on you.

Mariyka – volunteer, active, project manager. She had been living a saturated land stability life in Kharkiv before twenty years old. Then lived in Mariupol, Kyiv, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi, and Sambir. Graduate ULA ‘2022 (Mariupol center). Master of public management and administration. Completed an internship at Khmelnytskyi and Sambir city’s council.

«The idea of liberty it’s about love and respect for freedom of choice».

Mykhailo was born in a small town. Later, he began studying at Kharkiv Polytechnic University, specializing in «Computer Science». Yes, he’s an engineer, but programming and mathematics are incredibly creative pursuits. However, he had to learn to see all the beauty in them. In addition to this, he is interested in cognitive sciences and startups.

«USF is like a living fabric where threads of freedom are woven. Each member of this community is like a string in the symphony of free ideas, creating harmony in society. Together, we weave a tapestry where every knot represents a contribution to the legacy of freedom. USF opens the doors to independent thinking, free choice, and the opportunity to bring our ideas to life. Here, we understand that freedom is not just a word on paper; it’s our common goal and our shared path to its realization».

Anastasia is a USF activist. She was born and raised in the city of Dnipro, where she began her thorny journey. Since childhood, she has been involved in sports, namely modern dance, and is a member of a team that wins prizes at national competitions. Anastasiia has repeatedly participated in projects aimed at improving diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the United States. Since 2023, she has been studying translation at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. She is also an activist in a volunteer project that has been providing free educational services to all Ukrainian schoolchildren for 2 years.

«The USF is the very engine, the light that keeps motivated young people, active and committed to change, on track. I joined the USF to find people close to me in spirit and I was right, this is a community where everyone’s opinion is important, whether it is an activist or a functionary – everyone is equal, but at the same time unique and individual. The USF is a motivation to act, to change the world, and to change oneself».

Sofia is a USF activist. She grew up in Kharkiv, where she studied first at Lyceum 107, then at the College of the National Pharmaceutical University, and then entered the Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (majoring in law and economics). Joined the ranks of the USF during the 2023 Leadership Program.

«For me, freedom is one of the most important values ​​of both a person and society as a whole. Freedom is given to us from birth, and our main task is to preserve it throughout our lives. Freedom is expressed in actions, goals, beliefs, and even thoughts. Many factors influence freedom: the people around us and their views; resistance to certain beliefs of each individual and methods of influencing them; public awareness and information provided by primary sources and their derivatives; the ability to filter information and maintain impartiality in one’s views. For this, it is essential to teach society to defend its borders, this is the basis for preserving freedom. In order not to be influenced by the outside and to be able to protect personal freedom, it is necessary first to understand «what is it for»? We need it for the «feeling of freedom» or «security», or maybe in general – a complex of these. It is individual for each individual. The freedom of society begins with the freedom of every citizen. Freedom must be with the awareness of owning it, without this freedom is not effective».

Daryna is a USF activist. She was born in Kharkiv, where she graduated from the 11th grade of a specialized school with an emphasis on learning foreign languages. In 2023, she began studying at the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts, where now she’s a part of the students’ parliament, at the department of easel painting. Daryna became a part of the USF after the leadership program in 2023, which Veronika Kupetska, the USF manager of communications, told her about. This happened when Veronika interviewed Daryna, the topic was about Daryna’s single picket against concert of Svetlana Loboda in Kharkiv.

‘I started exploring ideas of liberty and thinking about them deeper not so long ago, but as soon as I learned more about them, I immediately understood that this worldview suits me. For me, the USF is still a very new and unexplored story, but its beginning has already been established and will definitely continue, because I consider it’s effective to promote the ideas of freedom with the help of the USF. Our ukrainian society critically lacks them. Unfree people will not build a well-functioning country. Geopolitical mistake to the northeast of Ukraine tried to take free will of our people, and so the colossal consequences were left, but it is up to people like us to revive liberty in Ukraine.’

Vladyslav is an activist of the USF. He grew up in the village of Chernihivka, Zaporizhzhia region. In 2019, he entered Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (Kharkiv), majoring in Law. Since 2023, he is also a master’s student at the Kyiv School of Economics. Joined USF after the 2023 Leadership Program.

‘I consider it necessary for each individual to provide opportunities for growth. As such, it can occur in several dimensions at the same time. This is what gives each of us the opportunity to influence global decision-making, create a dream society, influence those processes that seem to everyone “uncontrollable,” and achieve unattainable goals. For this, we should be open to any borders and boundaries. That is why I value freedom, and I am always happy to see how they fight for it. After all, it is worth it.’

Anastasia is an USF activist. She grew up in the city of Khmilnyk in Podillya, where she graduated from school. In 2020, she entered the National Law University named after Yaroslav the Wise, majoring in Law. Joined the libertarian movement in the summer of 2022. She is a member of the NGO “Public Diplomacy Platform” and implements projects in the NGO “Association of Sustainable Development Experts”.

‘USF is a big family with high values, big goals and grandiose ambitions. We act for the better future of Ukraine, we fight for justice and for the full realization of the concept of “freedom”. We fight – we win!’

Serhiy is an activist of the USF. He grew up in the city of Poltava. Since 2020, he has been a student of the Faculty of Justice of the National Law University named after Yaroslav the Wise in Kharkiv, majoring in Law. Since childhood, he has been interested in the phenomenon of man and human nature, collecting information from all sciences related to these concepts. He came to USF as a participant in the 2022 Leadership Program.

‘USF is a beautifully constructed small society of beautiful people, who, thanks to their motives, implement a wide variety of great things, which in their first principles carry the ideals of a free and prosperous Ukraine. It is a great happiness for me to be a part of such a community and contribute to its development, thereby providing for my own.’

Maria is an activist of the USS. She was born, studied and grew up until the age of 10 in the village of Novopavlivka in the city of Krasnyi Luch (now Khrustalnyi), where she gave bribes to all those who stereotypically encroached on her rights and prepared to enter Kharkiv. Outside of school in Kharkiv, she was engaged in geology and local history for 7 years, there she was imbued with respect for the country and Kharkiv, and their little-known depths. In the 10th grade, Maria read Ayn Rand’s The Source and began studying Objectivism. Entered in 2015 at KhNU named after V.N. Karazina started volunteering at OHCHR out of curiosity, and was there for the first event in October 2015. Then there were training and volunteer events out of curiosity. While sitting in the bomb shelters, Maria thought about why all her attention was only on herself, libertarian issues or volunteering without deep questions about modern activity and its intersection with utopia, and in the summer of 2022 she applied for PL-2022. What path will she take next? Let’s see.

‘USF is people. And the gathering of these people, like the stars in the sky, shines very brightly. Because that is the radiance of will. Freedom is not only about doing whatever you want. This is an understanding of the essence of each step. The ability to burn for one’s own purpose and pass the flame like a baton until the imaginary picture is pressed into physical reality. Now my fire is your fire.’

She was born in the small village of Zamishchyna, Dubensky district, Rivne region, where she finished 9th grade. In 2017-2021, she was a student of the Dubensky College of Culture and Arts of the RSHU, studying “Fine Art, Decorative Art, Restoration”. Participated in volunteering and various college activities. After that, she entered the Kharkiv Academy of Design and Arts. In the summer of 2022, she got into the Leadership Program from the USF, where she got to know the libertarian movement.

‘I sincerely believe in the indomitable strength of the Ukrainian students, which withstood the Revolution on Granite, the Revolution of Dignity and is defending the country during the full-scale invasion of Russia. We have known the taste of independence, we will build a free Ukraine. Because each of us is responsible for what kind of country our descendants will get.’

Lidiia was born and raised in Kharkiv, where she now studies in V. N. Karazin University. Her major is history and archeology. Since February 2018 she started to volunteer as a member of the youth organization AIESEC. She graduated from the Mariupol branch of Ukrainian Leadership Academy in 2020. Lidiia joined «Ukrainian Students for Freedom» in August 2021 during Leadership Program.

«For me freedom is one of the core values. It’s something that in my opinion unites all Ukrainians. That’s why I’m glad to be with people who share my ideas and explore together the ideas of freedom.»

Vsevolod adheres to three basic rules:
1. Keep learning all the time. The world never stands still, so self-education allows me to keep up with the times.
2. Do it well. Perfectionism helps maintain quality. If you study, then for the maximum score. If you participate in a competition, then win. If you take on a project, then make it perfect.
3. Inspire others. Teamwork is one of the most effective working methods. Therefore, the ability to maintain a team spirit is important.

«Ukrainian Students for Freedom is a team of incredible people who pay special attention to educational projects for young people, acquaint young people with the works of prominent philosophers and the works of great economists. Everyone has a choice: does he want to be free. Freedom of mind is exactly what makes us truly free. You can be free physically, but the mind is more important. Education is an essential foundation of this freedom. That is why my like-minded people and I pay so much attention to educational projects.»

Justin is a fresh and motivated USF activist who joined the organization this year. His whole life is connected to Kharkiv. He grew up there, graduated from school in 2019, and is currently a third-year student at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University studying at the School of Law. During the time at the University, he took part in more than ten different educational (and other) events, projects, courses and internships in different parts of Ukraine. The brightest experiences he had were: in 2019-2020 – successful completion of the course “Critical Thinking and Advocacy in a Free Society”, which was taught by American and Canadian professors, lawyers, prosecutors and judges, as well as participation in a complete Moot-Court resulting in the Internship 2020 conducted by The Leavitt Institute For International Development (TLI); in 2020-2021 – participation in the IX and X Summer Schools “Rule of Law and Constitutionalism” involving judges of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts of Ukraine, the European Court of Human Rights, as well as other prominent pundits of the Ukrainian jurisprudence. Equally valuable for him was his participation in the Leadership Program 2021, by virtue of which he got acquainted with the organization as a whole.
Now, Justin, besides his activism in the USF, is an active member of the European Youth Parliament Ukraine, GR-Manager of the Students League of the Ukrainian Bar Association – Kharkiv Branch, a player of the professional basketball team “Kharkivski Sokoly-Universbasket”, and author of several scientific works on philosophy and law.

«USF for me is, foremostly, a platform of consciousness. All the Ukrainian citizens, as well as citizens of many other modern democratic and social countries, are granted with a myriad of rights and privileges. However, the majority of them forget that the price of possessing these rights is carrying respective responsibilities. Indeed, from my point of view, one of the elements of genuine freedom is inventiveness and going beyond ONLY past a complete study, comprehension and perception of rights and responsibilities (or other fundamental opposites) in their entirety. By coordinating this process, focusing primarily on youth and valuable learning, Ukrainian Students for Freedom are gaining their widespread recognition.»

Sergey was born into a family of teachers. Since childhood, he was fond of history and literature, dreamed of becoming a writer. True, later his interests changed: he was interested in IT, the guy even headed a programmer’s circle at school.

Since 2019 he has been studying at KhNURE with a degree in Software Engineering. Sergey is a member of the university debate club, actively participates in the social life of the university.

«For me, libertarianism is not just about the free market and the right to self-defense. This is the awareness of the direct threat emanating from the state. My goal is to build a limited and decentralized political system in Ukraine.»

Oleksiy is a USF activist. He was born and raised in Kharkiv, where he graduated from school. At school, he was most interested in history, but due to the belief that it is impossible for a historian to make money, he entered the Kharkiv Aerospace University, majoring in systems analysis and management. Around the same time, he became involved in music, and over the next four years participated in various music projects in Kharkiv as a bass guitarist. For some time he worked in heavy industry as a locksmith and electrician. As part of this work, I visited Russia for the first time, but was very disappointed in the Russians. In 2020, he received a bachelor’s degree and continued to study for a master’s degree in the same specialty where he is still studying. He is currently working in the IT field as a WEB developer.

«USF for me is a hope for the future of Ukraine. Throughout my life, I realized that I could not hate anyone or anything as much as I hate the USSR. USF, in turn, gives faith in the fact that the vast Soviet legacy, which is no longer possible to erase from the heads of my parents’ generation, at least will not be passed on, and will no longer be able to spoil the lives of free Ukrainians.»‎

Oleksandra is an USF activist. She was born in the town Izium, Kharkiv region, where graduated from school. Since 2018 year she has been staying at the Kharkiv National University of V.N. Karazin, at the faculty of “History and archeology”. She joined the libertarian movement in late August 2021, following the Leadership Programs.

«We all strive for freedom. Surprisingly, not everyone has it nowadays. If you think you are free, then reconsider this question again. What or who does your choice depend on? And do you have it at all? In most cases, we are offered a ready-made version, without asking if it suits us. That is why I am happy to be part of a team that fights to be free, to make society free. Having the right to choose and not being afraid to make a choice are the main characteristics of freedom, in my opinion. I also undertake to defend them.»

Valentyna was born and grew up in the city of Kharkiv. From 2014 to 2020 she spent time in Chuguyiv, where she graduated from high school. In 2020, she returned to Kharkiv, now she studies at the Kharkiv University of Radioelectronics in the field of software engineering. She first learned about USF at the “Kharkiv City Council Model” in March 2020. She joined the Libertarian movement in the summer of 2021 during the Leadership Program.

«USF is the freedom to be what you really want to be. You are now joining a large group of like-minded people who are always ready to listen to and support your ideas. Also, here I feel a great opportunity to implement ideas for the development of Ukraine and self-development.»

Rashyd was born and raised in Kharkiv. He is studying the Foreign Languages at the Karazin National University. In the fall of 2018 he got a splendid opportunity to observe the mid-term elections in the USA and bring the experience he gained to Ukraine. He joined the organization in the summer of 2019.

Valentina grew up in Kremenchug, where she spent her childhood. She has been studying “”Computer Engineering”” at the National Technical University “”Kharkiv Politechnical Institute”” since 2016. she has been actively involved in volunteer work and participates in a lot of youth development projects in Kharkiv and Ukraine since the end of 2018. In 2019, as part of the team, she won in the local competition “”The League of Enlightened Youth”” and their social project ‘Find Yourself’ was funded by government and sponsors.
Also since 2019 she has joined the libertarian movement and she is actively engaged in introducing young people to the ideas of libertarianism and the importance of being aware of the concepts of the political world

Anastasia was born in the city of Kharkov, where she studies at V. N. KARAZIN Kharkiv National University since 2017 in the direction of «History and archeology». Since the beginning of 2018, she has been active in life regarding youth activities, therefore she was a member of two public organizations – AIESEC (from March to October 2018) and Volunesians Ukraine (from May 2019). She joined the libertarian movement in August 2019, cause of taking part in the leadership program.

Bogdan grew up in the town of Schastye, but for several years considers himself a Kharkiv citizen. He is a 3rd year student at the Faculty of History at KNU. V.N. Karazin. Engaged in volunteering, social activities and design work in the Youth Council of Kharkov. He learned about USF from a friend who became interested in the leadership program.

Vladislav was born in the village of Novovorontsovka, Kherson region, where he grew up and finished school. Since 2019 he has been studying at the National Aerospace University “KHAI” with a degree in “Cyber Security”. In 2020 he joined the organization Ukrainian Students for Freedom.

I am convinced that the students who joined the USS are the driving force that will be able to show the Ukrainian people that in our country you can feel like a truly free person.

Born there and living here (that’s how this guy is telling it on his Facebook), he’s now working for Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group as a journalist. The KHPG Director Yevhen Zakharov tells that when Denys came to the office to have a job interview at the end of 2018, he reminded him of an old article of an American lawyer James A. Goldstone where it was said that human rights lawyers, they’re insane. In 2017 Denys had started school in Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, where then became an editor of the independent student medium KHPI Online, and won a court case against the university. In 2019 becomes a student of Yaroslav Mudryi Law University. Took some Digital Marketing courses at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 2020.

“I do not have so much to say here, but the seeking the freedom of those guys and girls, as well as their Americanness, — these are things that I like ’bout all this party”.

Ihor was born and raised in Luhansk, but in 2014 he moved from there due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. He graduated from the school in Kharkiv. In 2018, Ihor entered Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University. In August 2020, he became a participant of the Leadership Program conducted by the organization. Later Ihor joined Ukrainian Students for Freedom.

I believe that the fundamental value of every individual and society is freedom. In this context, I like the versatility of Ukrainian Students for Freedom members and the approach that created a free atmosphere within the team. I consider liberal reforms necessary for Ukraine, and Ukrainian Students for Freedom are the best and most sincere lobbyist for such changes.

Nikita grew up in the city of Kharkiv, where he graduated from school. Since 2018 he has been studying at Kharkiv National University in the field of Computer Science. He joined the organization in the summer of 2020, when he got on the Leadership Program. An active participant of the social life of his university. He is undergoing an internship in leading Ukrainian companies in analytics and design.

Being able to study together and work with like-minded people is a great treasure. Seeing your efforts change your life for the better and the life of your country is very motivating. And it gives us faith that freedom is the main tool for our prosperity. That’s why every day with USF you feel inspired to do everything to achieve important goals

Nikita grew up in the city of Kramatorsk, where he received his secondary education. From 2017 to 2021 he studied economics and law at the Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics. He was actively involved in organizing and conducting many university competitions, presentations, speeches and student council. Since 2018 he has been actively involved in public and volunteer activities: participated in the AIESEC, EU Study Days in Ukraine, FRI and Erasmus + programmes. First got acquainted with Ukrainian Students for Freedom in early 2019 at the School of Legislator. After that he started to actively participate in other libertarian events: School of Legislator 2020, Student Model Congress 2020, Leadership Programme 2020 and others.

For me, Ukrainian Students for Freedom is about people, opportunities and inspiration.

People – every active member of this respected organization has not only the passion and desire to stand out but also a lot of experience, knowledge and energy. An important feature is that everyone has their vision and a passionate desire to stand up for it, even if the entire society does not agree. By combining this with critical thinking, you can be a true leader who will lead his or her team to victory. Opportunity –  having a bunch of supporters behind you is much easier and more convenient to change the world than doing it alone. As a part of a group, you bring its values, ideas and culture to bear. Inspiration – it always comes when you see people sitting at the same table with you and debating on some obscure topic, and on the next day, they become political and social leaders. It always leads you to think that you can do and get more than we have now.

Magran was born in Aleppo, Syria, where he graduated from elementary school. In the summer of 2012, due to the civil war, he moved with his family to Ukraine, to his mother’s hometown, Kharkiv. In 2019, after graduating from high school, he entered the speciality “Architecture and Urban Planning” at the Kharkiv National University of Urban Economics named after Beketov. He joined the libertarian movement in 2019, actively communicating in the post-Soviet libertarian community. In the same year, he became a member of the German-Slavic archaeological expedition (KhNU named after VN Karazin) In 2020, he participated in the “School of the Legislator” from the Kharkiv branch of USF. Magran believes that urbanism and architecture can be not only left-wing. He is interested in archaeology, pixel art, animation and urban sketching.

USF is like-minded people, USF is friends, USF is common principles. Although sometimes we may have different opinions on minor things, we are all united by one thing – the desire for freedom.

Diana was born and raised in Kharkiv, where she graduated from high school. In 2017, Diana entered the Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, where she still holds a bachelor’s degree in Law. She joined the libertarian movement in the summer of 2020 when she successfully passed the selection and entered the Leadership Program held in Vinnytsia region. She celebrated her 20th birthday with USF.

For me, USF is not another extracurricular activity, but a new community where you can discover yourself from a new side. I was thrilled with the discussions about the Air Rand philosophy: they listened to me, and I listened to them. I like USF from opposed sides: simplicity and versatility. You don’t have to be a doctor of philosophy to be heard and respected. It is enough to be an interesting and educated person who will be able to support any topic of conversation with the necessary respect for his colleagues.

Danil was born in a village near Kharkiv, but since childhood, he understood that he did not want to stay there. With this opinion, he entered the city school. During his studying, he participated in various competitions and olympiads. His favourite subjects were mathematics and foreign literature. From five to ten years, he was engaged in ballroom dancing, when he realized that he was no longer attracted to them, Danil decided to go to music school, from which he graduated with distinction. In high school, he participated in a project on professional orientation, during which he got into a computer school and realized that he has a strong desire to develop in the direction of computer technology. That is why, having finished school, he entered KNURE as a computer engineer. In 10th grade, Danil joined the creative competition “The Future of My Community”. According to the results, he took the first place among the school works and the second among the works of the city, which allowed meeting with officials and deputies of local councils of the Kharkiv region. At this meeting, Daniel realized that you do not have to hope for the government and give everything into its hands if you do not like something, if you want to change something in your life, in your city, in your country – everything is in your hands.

What can be better than a like-minded society?

Lyzaveta was born in the beautiful city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. She successfully graduated from Kharkiv Gymnasium No. 82 and entered the well-known technical university of NTU “KhPI” for a promising speciality. She has been a member of USF since the summer of 2020, namely from the wonderful Leadership Program in Vinnytsia.

USF impresses me! Especially its unity and determination. In my opinion, it is definitely the force that will change life in our native Ukraine for the better.

Danilo was born and raised in Ukrainsk, Donetsk region, where he graduated from high school. Since 2019, he has been studying at NTU “KhPI”. He joined the libertarian movement in mid-2020.

When I learned about Ukrainian Students for Freedom, something truly amazing happened, because the combination of freedom and youth is the main force of independent Ukraine. We are the free generation, those who decide what changes will be made in our country.

Andrew was born in Uman, where he finished Uman town gymnasia with honours. From 2019 living in Kharkiv, studying in National Law University, studying “International law”. Andrew is an active member of Kharkiv Debra Union from September 2019. Became a part of the libertarian movement in January 2020, because of the interest in the event “School of legislators”. He has been working in an international company since August 2020.

Personally, freedom is something that every person should believe in. The crucial principles are free market, freedom of choice and voice. When you have the rights and obligations that will make some changes, but when you add freedom, this will make the country bloom. USF is the big family where you will discuss, find the truth and become better with the great people. To cut a long story short, we all have to implement to development of our country. We only can change Ukraine for the best when we live here and fight for our rights and ideas right now.