Kyiv

Aliya is an activist of USF. She was born in Chornomorsk, Odesa region. Since school, she has been actively involved in the civic life of her region: organising dialogues between youth and local authorities, conducting simulation models and intellectual games to develop analytical and communication skills.
She became acquainted with USF in 2023 during the Ukrainian Parliament simulation, and later participated in libertarian debates and the “Vitrenko – to the Wind” rally.
In 2024, she enrolled at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in National Security. At the same time, she has been actively involved in student life: serving as the head of the Social Department of the Student Parliament of the university and leading the Information Department of the Student Parliament of the institute.
She works as a project manager at the NGO “SPALAH!” and is passionate about poetry, participating in literary evenings.

«For me, freedom is not only the right to choose, but also the ability to act, make changes, and take responsibility for my decisions. Being part of USF means supporting youth in their pursuit of growth, inspiring active participation in society, and showing that change begins with you.»

Born in the city of Druzhkivka, Donetsk region. In 2022, he became a student at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine.

«Freedom, freedom – a golden key. There are cacti – but no thorns»

Ось природний і грамотний переклад англійською:

Kateryna is an activist of the Ukrainian Student of Freedom (USF). She grew up in Enerhodar and studied at a local lyceum. With the beginning of the full-scale invasion, she moved to Lviv and later to Kyiv. She is now studying at the Kyiv Vocational College of Service Industry to become a pastry chef. She learned about libertarianism when she went to the PL. She realized that this was what she had believed in all her life, but she simply hadn’t known the word that could describe it.

«Ось якісний і стильний переклад англійською, збережений сенс і тон:

“The world tried to catch the USF, but did not succeed. Freedom is the foundation, the soil, the cornerstone.
For me, freedom is an inherent part of life — something that should be as innate as a person’s right to exist. But, as history shows, Ukrainians have had to fight for this freedom, shedding blood for it. Generation after generation, we defend it — and we continue to do so today.
The USF is a big family that unites people who strive to build a free and bright future for themselves at home, not somewhere else.”»

A photographer, event developer, and activist originally from the city of Smila in the Cherkasy region. She moved to Kyiv, where she combines creative work with social engagement. She studies interior design and urbanism for her own professional development and future projects. Her work spans photography, event creation, and social initiatives focused on women’s visibility and women’s rights. In her practice, she aims to merge aesthetics, social sensitivity, and new forms of expression.

«Culture changes through visibility and the voices of individuals. My creative work is rooted in the belief that women deserve to be heard, not sexualized or diminished. I strives to build an environment where freedom, dignity, and self-expression are the norm rather than the exception.»

Inna is an activist of the USS. She grew up in the village of Pishchane, Kremenchuk district, graduated from the "Polit" lyceum in Kremenchuk. In 2022, she entered the Drahomanov National Pedagogical University, Faculty of Psychology, where she is currently in her fourth year (2024). From 2024 to 2025, she studied at the European School of Psychology, where she studies Jungianism (depth/analytical psychology). In 2025, she joined the Studfreedom through the Leadership Program, which took place in August. In 2021, she took a personal growth program at the "Kvitka Zhittya" company, which lasted half a year, completed it in 2024, and since 2024 she has become the coordinator of these processes. Also, since 2025, she began her practical work as a psychologist.

«“For me, freedom is not the perfection of the laws about it, but my sense of myself. Of course, it depends on one’s, but laws cannot work flawlessly, which is why self-development and education of people is important to me. I would like everyone in this country to be happy and free, and for this to be determined not only by law, but also by self-sense. Freedom cannot be given, it exists from birth, it can only be taken away, so I want future generations not to fight for freedom, but to protect it. That’s why we fight for it».»

Yelyzaveta Ivanova is a student at the National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy,” where she is pursuing a degree in Law. She actively combines her studies with participation in international educational programs, anti-corruption initiatives, and human rights projects.
She took part in the Summer School on European Law, Anti-Corruption Programs, and Administration at the Riga Graduate School of Law, and completed internships at leading law firms in Ukraine. She studied at the University of Genoa (Italy) in the course “Banking & Finance Law of the EU” and successfully completed a number of international academic programs.
Elizabeth is actively engaged in professional development initiatives: she has participated in programs by The Leavitt Institute, JustGroup, Invisible University for Ukraine (Central European University), and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
She volunteers for the “Legal Ambassadors” program and the Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition, and is a member of public organizations such as AIESEC, “Young Agents of Change,” and “Ukrainian Students for Freedom,” where she completed a youth leadership program.
Elizabeth has conducted trainings and lectures on human rights, anti-corruption in Ukraine, language policy, and civil capacity. She is fluent in English (C1) and Spanish (B1).

«No one can force a man to think — and that is why thinking is the primary act of freedom.»

Nazar has spent (and continues to spend) his life in Kyiv. He graduated from School 321 (2013–2024). Since 2024, he has been studying political science at Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman.
He learned about the USF in April during an Open Day and officially joined in August.
He enjoys reading books, riding his motorcycle, and simply enjoying life.

«What do I consider freedom?
It is the courage to follow your own path, even when it’s easier to follow the crowd.
As John Stuart Mill said, “The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good in our own way.”»

Andrii became a USF activist in the summer of 2025. Originally from Kyiv, he enrolled at the Kyiv School of Economics in 2024, choosing Software Engineering as his major. Despite his technical field, his interest in the humanities - history, economics, philosophy, and politics-emerged as early as the 10th grade. He participated in debate models and simulations, which shaped his worldview, principles, and belief in the power of individual action.

«There everyone sees the world through their own eyes»

Anton (or, informally, Antin). I was born in Kyiv and still live here, though I spent much of my early childhood in Mykolaiv, where I have many relatives and friends. In 2020, I enrolled in Political Science at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, and in 2024 I started a master’s program in “Post-Conflict Governance and European Integration,” a cross-faculty program at KNU. I work as a project manager and community coordinator at the Brave to Rebuild charitable foundation. Before that, I worked extensively in the civil society sector as well as in culture and EdTech. I’d heard about USF for a long time and have many friends there, but I was only able to join in 2025 by entering the Leadership Program, which was eye-opening in many ways and connected me with incredible people I want to build with and reach for new horizons

«When you fight for something, you keep searching and reaching for new horizons — and when others are looking toward that horizon too, it feels closer and less out of reach»

I was born and studied a little in Ivano-Frankivsk. Then I enrolled at KSE. Many of my friends, whose views I shared, were members of this organization, so I decided to join.

«I have heard many different definitions of this concept, each interpreted in its own way. However, I am a mathematician — I dislike ambiguity and loose interpretations. Therefore, I will introduce a more rigorous definition of how I understand freedom:
- it is the dimension of the space in which a system can vary without violating its own internal constraints.»

Ivan is a KSE student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Economics and Big Data. You are actively developing technical skills in data analysis, including SQL and Python (Pandas), and at the same time have a deep interest in the field of military technology, including UAVs. In addition to your studies, you are focused on comprehensive personal development, which includes physical training and acquiring practical skills for a career in defense innovation.

«Freedom is about individualism, when everyone can fully reveal their potential without barriers. It is about the person at the center, about their work and self-realization. Freedom is about a magical and big world, in which everything depends only on you.»

Julian was born and raised in Frankivsk, moved to Kyiv to study. He is currently studying to be a political scientist, is engaged in public activities, and the development of political culture among young people.

«One of the advantages of freedom is that no one forces you to write about freedom.»