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 nationalism and memory studies, particularly in Eastern Europe. My master's thesis examined Russian historical myths about Ukraine, while my broader work explores nation-building, everyday nationalism, memory and identity politics. As a PhD Candidate in Slavonic Studies at the University of Cambridge, I investigate the interplay between grassroots initiatives of remembrance and state-level memory politics, using Ukraine as a case study. A firm believer in the transformative power of education, I have held various research, teaching, and mentoring positions and collaborated with human rights and cultural preservation organizations in Ukraine.

Previous Education

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