Poltava

Oleksandr was born in Luhansk, but has lived most of his life in Poltava. He is currently in 11th grade and graduated from 9th grade with honors. He is interested in computer science and mathematics and participates in olympiads and other related events. He joined the USF in 2025

«Freedom for me is the absence of violence in all its manifestations. It gives meaning to all other values, because without it they are not a personal choice, but merely forced submission. With it, we become subjects, not mere executors of someone else's will - and for that reason, it is worth the effort to restore it»

Anastasiia is an activist of Ukrainian Students for Freedom. She grew up in Poltava region, in the beautiful town of Kobeliaky, where she finished school. From an early age, she was engaged in creative activities such as dancing, singing, attending art school, and various clubs. Later, she entered the Poltava Basic Medical Vocational College. After graduating, Anastasiia continued her studies at Poltava State Medical University, majoring in Medicine, where she is studying to this day. She is actively involved in volunteering, helps organize various events, participates in educational programs and conferences, and attends different trainings.
She loves traveling and exploring Ukraine and the world.

«““Ukrainian Students for Freedom” is a community where you can grow, inspire others, share experiences, and together build a country that values the dignity and freedom of every individual. The values of freedom, self-development, and critical thinking are, for me, the foundation of real change in the country. I believe that only a free person is capable of creating, thinking independently, and acting with integrity.“»

She was born in. Chernihiv, but life took her to the magical city of Horishni Plavni (Poltava region). From the age of 8, she was a volunteer at the NGO "Nizhnist", she was the head of a volunteer unit. She is currently studying at the Yuriy Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic National University, majoring in Architecture and Urban Planning. Can play the violin and ukulele, draws everything and everyone, likes crocheting, has a cat Paseidon.

«For me, freedom is the choice to be brave. It is a choice to steep flint mountain, to raised heavy stone, to sing that song.»

Mariana is an activist with the Poltava branch. She grew up in this city, completed nine years of school, and obtained a full secondary education at the Separate Structural Unit Poltava Polytechnic College of the National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” and is currently pursuing a higher education at the National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” with a major in Software Engineering. Mariana learned about the USF in 2023 thanks to her activist friends, as well as the “Path to Freedom” and “DoVolya” lecture series and other events. In 2025, she attended the Leadership Program and is currently active in the USF.

«Being free means being responsible for your own life».

Matvii is a member of the Ukrainian Student Society. He was born in Poltava, where he graduated from school. From 2020 to 2024, he studied at Poltava Polytechnic College, majoring in computer engineering. Since 2024, he has been a student at Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute. He joined the libertarian movement in August 2025 when he went on a leadership program.

“I believe in the free market and think it's the only way to let people make their own choices. You don't need to force people to do stuff; they'll tell you what they need. That way, the system stabilizes itself. So, the free market is good for everyone, even those who don't like it”.

Yuryn Fyodor - was born in the Kharkiv region, I am currently in Poltava at the vet. In addition, we work on specialization, but her specialization also helps me. I play volleyball.

Freedom is the best that can be

Dmytro was born on June 20, 2008, in Poltava and has lived there all his 16 years. During his life, he has already managed to try himself and prove himself in various fields, starting from school... Since the first grade, he was incredibly interested in reading and math, which influenced his interests in the future. He studied well: he was an excellent student almost every year, and from the 6th grade he actively participated in everything he could. Because of this, he was able to become the youngest president of the school in its entire existence only in the 8th grade, so his life in public activities began quite early, but it was in the eighth grade that he was caught up in a full-scale invasion The ninth grade was the year of his achievements and accomplishments: from scientific papers to theater performances. Dmytro left school after the ninth grade, hoping to get an education at Poltava Polytechnic College (PPFC). He had always been interested in computers, so he chose to major in Computer Systems Development and Maintenance. At the college, another stage of his life began, a more adult and “student” stage. He temporarily stepped away from academics and became interested in history and politics. One day, he read a book that changed his outlook on life and made him become interested in social activism. It was then that he became acquainted with the USF. Soon enough, the ideas of Freedom captured Dmytro's imagination, and he began attending events organized by USF in Poltava, and in August he was there: at the Leadership Program 2024. As an activist of the USF, Dmytro has already gained some experience: he organized meetings of the branch, participated in the project school, was a delegate in the USF presidential election, organized a lecture in Poltava, and was a candidate for the position of head of the Poltava branch. But this is only the beginning...

Freedom is the most precious gift of humanity. It is justice and progression for all. All our goods are based on Freedom, because you cannot have true happiness if you do not have Freedom.

Serhii Kuchyn is an active community leader and a third-year student at the National University "Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic," majoring in Management. He was born and raised in the Kharkiv region but relocated to Poltava in 2022 due to the war. During his student years, Serhii has been actively involved in various volunteer activities. He is a participant in the leadership program *Ukrainian Students for Freedom* and a member of the UPSHIFT program.

For me, freedom is the universal tool that can overcome any obstacles and build a society where everyone has equal opportunities for happiness and self-realization. This is my goal and my inspiration.

Matvii is an activist from Poltava. He graduated from KPI with a major in "Automation and computer-integrated technologies". He is currently finishing his master's degree in "Computer Science" at the Poltava Polytechnic.

Freedom of each > Freedom of all

Artem was born and grew up in the Poltava region, and throughout his childhood he was involved in sports: table tennis, basketball and volleyball. Who repeatedly represented Poltava Oblast at regional competitions. In 2019, he graduated from school and entered the Mykhailo Ostrogradsky Kremenchug National University. Joined USS in 2024.

USF is people united by one big idea of FREEDOM. For me, the idea of freedom is an inner feeling of peace and independence - when a person is free from his own fears, doubts and restrictions imposed by society.

Dmytro was born in 2003 in a small village in the Cherkasy region, it was called Mala Burimka. There he grew up in a happy family with many children. He graduated from high school, which showed him his future path, while he was still a participant in various programs, and received city prizes in philosophy, history, and Ukrainian studies, was a member of the round table of the Small Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. After school, he entered the Poltava State Agrarian Academy, which later became a university. Dmytro was interested in political science as a science from school, and that is why he decided to devote his life to it. As the years went by, Dmytro changed jobs, and studied, and then the war began... The war took everyone by surprise, well, not Dmytro, he was ready for it, days went by, and the war was going on when Dmytro had already been a volunteer for a long time and devoted himself to the «Civilian Readiness Center» project. organization, and shared their views on the world.

«For me, freedom is not just words or an ideal, it is a way of life and a goal. I have always preferred work, whatever I want without radicalism, for me freedom is permission for all actions except violence».

Olena has been an activist in the USS since 2023. She loves Ukraine very much and wants a better future for it. Therefore, without hesitation, she entered the USS. She graduated from high school with honors and entered a technical school to become a computer engineer.

«Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it».