Maria is a functionary of the Kyiv branch of the USF, and joined the organization at 23. She is a native of Chernihiv and lives in the capital. She is a student of KSE, majoring in law and an FEI scholarship holder. She has been fascinated by the ideas of legal liberalism for a long time, and USF became their logical extension. During the first year, Maria was the main organizer of 6 projects, including the Mises Tour, which united 10 cities; a communicator of the Kyiv chapter and an organizer and speaker at a number of events. In September 24, she received the “Best Kyiv Activist” award.

«Freedom is not free. Freedom, despite everything, must be chosen every day and fought for. For me, this choice has become a principle, and I thank USF for that».