Ostroh

Lada was born on an anniversary of Kharkiv for a reason — because that's where she was born. She spent her entire childhood between her hometown and her parents' homeland, Myrhorod. She was always proactive, with leadership qualities — as a child, she taught a rooster to ride a bike with her.
She sought her calling in writing, from books in the third grade to plays and poems later on. She found herself in acting, singing, and journalism, and as a result, in 2022, she enrolled in foreign philology at the Ostroh Academy.
During her studies at the university, she was actively involved in public life, held positions in student governments, and created charitable volunteer projects.
She had an unforgettable experience of interning abroad, participating in international exchanges, and joining student and public organisations.

«The warm wind shows the way to free birds. Similarly only by valuing and preserving freedom can people find their true path in life. A bright future is built through hard work and the principle of "acting here and now”»

Polina Stytsiuk is an activist of the USS from PL since 2025. She was born and educated in the city of Ostroh, graduated from the local gymnasium, and is currently a student majoring in Psychology at NaUOA. Polina is an open-minded, cheerful, and creative person with a deep curiosity about everything new. She loves to travel and explore the world around her. Polina has an eye for beauty in the details, a vivid imagination, and a subtle sensitivity to the emotions of others. Her worldview is progressive, modern, and filled with faith in growth, sincerity, and humanity.

«USS is not just a community- it’s a space of freedom, where everyone has the right to be themselves, think boldly, and create change. Freedom is when you’re not afraid to be who you are, stand by your beliefs, and build an atmosphere of authenticity around you.»

Kyrylo Suslov is an activist of the Ukrainian Students for Freedom. He grew up in the city of Rivne, where he completed his secondary education. He is currently a fourth-year student at the National University of Ostroh Academy. He joined the libertarian movement in 2025 after becoming a member of Ukrainian Students for Freedom. He has experience in organizing and supporting various social events, including concerts and civic activism initiatives. He studies foreign languages, which enables him to promote the ideas of freedom and communicate with like-minded people from other countries.

«For me, freedom is not a slogan or a theoretical concept — it is the very foundation of a meaningful life. Since childhood, I have felt deeply uncomfortable with the idea that someone else could control my choices or define who I should be. I believe the greatest injustice is when people end up living a life shaped by others rather than by their own aspirations.

Freedom means waking up in the morning not with a sense of obligation, but with a sense of purpose — thinking not “I must,” but “I want to.” It is the ability to act independently while accepting full responsibility for the outcomes of one’s decisions. This is why freedom and responsibility are inseparable values to me.

I strive not only to develop myself, but also to help others discover their own path — to think critically, to make their own decisions, and to build a life that belongs solely to them.»

She was born in the charming city of Rivne. Viktoriia is a creative person, so she has tried her hand at many things, from drawing and design to judo and computer science. She has always loved history and studied history at school. At the time of her enrolment, in 2022, her vision of life and her future speciality changed, so she entered the National University of Ostroh Academy to study English philology. From the beginning of her studies to the present day, she has been active in student life, participating in charity events, organising them, volunteering, so you will rarely see her in the dormitory. She also worked hard for a year in the student government of her institute, where she headed the media department. She first learned about the USF in the summer of 2023 when she attended the Ukrainian Renaissance conference. Since then, the USF has sparked a fire in her that has not faded away. She became an activist in the summer of 2024.

"Freedom is, first and foremost, a right - the right to hold your own thoughts, follow your interests, and fulfill your desires. It is the right to be who you truly are. Our life, our destiny, is the result of our actions, we shape ourselves. And that is what freedom provides."

She was born in a small town in the Lviv region. Since early childhood, she has been fond of travelling and meeting new people. After graduating from high school, she got into Ostroh Academy to study Romance and Germanic languages. She was actively involved in student life: she was a member of the student council and participated in various university events. In 2023, she met Ukrainian Students for Freedom at the Ukrainian Renaissance event. The following year, she joined the Leadership Programme and became a co-founder of the Ostroh branch.

Freedom is the ability to create your own path, even when it is not yet on the map. And USF members are the people who will help you to go through it

Maria was born and lives in Kyiv. In 2020, after graduating from school, she became a student at Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University, Faculty of History, where she studies the history of Ukrainian and world diasporas.
Since school, she has been interested in the history, culture, traditions, and mythology of different countries of the world.
She learned about the libertarian movement in the summer of 2022 and immediately decided to join the "Ukrainian Students for Freedom" after completing the Leadership Program.

"USF is a community united by the idea of ​​freedom in all aspects of life and the goals they strive to implement. Also, "Ukrainian Students for Freedom" is about conscious, active, and friendly people who are interested in the development of Ukraine and creating a better future. For me, the journey with USF is just beginning, but I already understand that it will be something incredible! "