Matvii is a student at the National University “Odesa Polytechnic”, where he entered in 2024 to study Computer Science. He was born and raised in Odesa, where he also completed his secondary education. Since high school, Matvii has been interested in economic theories, in particular the works of Ludwig von Mises, which led him to become acquainted with Ukrainian Students for Freedom.

Protected property and open markets are essential for economic development.