Biography

Originally from Kherson, Ukraine, I grew up in Montreal, Canada. I hold a B.Sc. in International Studies from Université de Montréal and an M.Sc. in Political Science from the same institution. My research interests focus on European politics and nationalism studies, particularly in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus. My award-winning master's thesis examined Russian historical myths about Ukraine, while my broader work explores European integration, nation-building, and identity politics. As a PhD Candidate in Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge, I investigate Ukraine’s path to EU candicacy from a socioidentitary point of view. A firm believer in the transformative power of education, I have held various research, teaching, and mentoring positions. I engage in policy-orientated scientific projects in Canada and regularly collaborate with various human rights and cultural preservation organisations in Ukraine.

Previous Education

Universite de Montreal Political Science 2024
Universite de Montreal International Studies 2022