Akim is an activist of the NGO “Ukrainian Students for Freedom” and the current head of the Kropyvnytskyi branch. He joined the organization in 2024 through the Leadership Program, where he first learned about USF and was inspired by the ideas of freedom. He was born and resides in the small and picturesque town of Oleksandriia in the Kirovohrad region. Since 2021, he has been studying Software Engineering at a college. Akim actively participates in various trainings, seminars, and informal educational programs, such as the “USF Project School” and the “USF Regional School.” He is also actively involved in implementing youth policy in his community.

For me, freedom is primarily about conscious choice and the absence of imposed restrictions. When I am free, I can speak openly, think freely, create, act, and live while adhering to the principle of respect for others. Freedom gives me the opportunity to make decisions guided by my own beliefs and values, without fear of judgment or coercion.
At the same time, I understand that absolute freedom is an illusion. Life is a constant balance between our desires, opportunities, and the limitations imposed by our surroundings, society, or even the laws of nature. True freedom, however, lies not in the complete absence of boundaries but in the ability to accept them and find your path within them.
This is why I value the work of «Ukrainian Students for Freedom» — an organization that not only promotes the ideas and values of freedom but also creates opportunities for personal and societal development.