Foundation Humanity in Action Poland Staff
Monika Mazur-Rafał,
President of the Managing Board and Director of Humanity in Action Poland
President of the Managing Board and Director of Humanity in Action Poland
Born in the 70ies, I witnessed the collapse of socialism in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe at an early age. Given this unique experience I became interested in politics and decided to study International Relations at Warsaw University. As I specialized in German Studies, I went on an exchanges first at Free University Berlin and then at Humboldt University Berlin as well as I did an internship at the German Bundestag. Having developed also a strong interest in European integration, I took part in a joint master studies program of the Warsaw School of Economics and Sciences Politiques Paris. After my studies, I worked in a Polish think tank, Center for International Relations, and after that in International Organization for Migration, where I was a researcher of migration policy issues. Apart from working as HIA Poland director I am a PhD student at Collegium Civitas. I plan to devote my thesis to the Europeanisation of the Polish migration policy. I am married and have two sons and a daughter. In my very limited spare time I enjoy reading, diving and snowboarding. Magda Szarota,
Member of the Managing Board and Coordinator of Humanity in Action Poland
m.szarota@humanityinaction.org
Thanks to my work with HIA I can be engaged in human rights issues on a daily basis, which is great because they are very close to my heart. Apart from my work at HIA I am a Cofounder and activist of the Association of Women with Disabilities ONE.pl, which is the first and only NGO in Poland which tackles double discrimination. Co-creator of the first interactive website for women with disabilities in Poland called Open House which gained great popularity among the community. Great fan of social entrepreneurship, helped to create the first Ashoka Foundation's Academy for Young Social Entrepreneurs in Nepal. I earned a BA at the Philological Department at Jagiellonian University and finished two MA-level programs the Institute for the Americas and Europe & interdisciplinary program at the Cross Cultural Relations at the Oriental Institute at University of Warsaw. I have just completed post-grad in philosophy at Collegium Civitas. My further academic research will concern the intersections of structures, cultures/art in social and religious movements and individual actions as well as the examination of the visual/textual representation vis-a-vie power relations. I believe that art can play an essential role in transforming societies. As a result of my love for words/images I write/photograph/make collages & plan to get into filmmaking. I have a variety of weird hobbies and love the wilderness ;-)
Julia Gogol, Coordinator
warsaw@humanityinaction.org
Born in Lviv, Ukraine. After secondary school I earned my BA degree from Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv in History. During the studding I became a fellow of HIA after summer school on Human and Minority Rights. It was beginning of my interest of this topic. Work in HIA Poland give me a chance to do something else, different than just a usual job and develop my knowledge and interest in human rights. I have a strong interest in International Relations as well. So, after my BA degree I have got Visegrad Scholarship for MA degree in International Relations and Diplomacy at Collegium Civitas. My thesis and academical interest was in Ukrainian and Polish identity. In my free time I enjoy learning foreign languages and travel. Participants ProfilesKostiantyn Iakovliev
Horlivka, Donetsk oblast, Ukraine. I am the Head of the Youth English Discussion Club, which promotes creative education, debates, human rights and volunteering at the local level. In 2007-2008, I travelled to the US as an exchange student in the field of mass communication and had the opportunity to take part in All-Ukrainian School of NGO Leaders in the field of non-formal education. In addition, I was a participant of British Council's Living Together youth congress, numerous trainings and workshops on fundraising, grant writing and project work. Moreover, I am a freelance journalist and interpreter. My hobbies are watching movies in their original languages, digital photography and following soccer. Vatinyan Tatiana
I come from Armenia, but it is the Ukraine where found my destiny. The reason why I love Ukraine is because people are judged here on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities, not based on ethnic background. Since 2007, I am a leader of the youth movement MODOS. I have higher education. I studied international relations from 2002 to 2007 at Mariupol State University. Currently, I am following a programme at Donetsk National University, Department of Economics of Enterprises, which I started in 2009 and will continue until 2011.
I like to get acquainted with the leaders of different countries or Ukrainian cities, which enables me to learn from their experiences. I am 24 years old and my biggest dream is to find the common ground that will help people stop to appreciate their religion and skin colour, and appreciate their attitude.
Andrii Gozhyi
I was born in 1985 and I come from Zhitomir City.
I worked as a lawyer in commercial structures and was also engaged in public activities.
I worked twice as the assistant-advisor of the deputy of Zhytomyr City Council (in years 2004-2006 and 2009-2010). I also volunteered in Zhytomyr part of Municipal Governance and Sustainable Development Programme (MGSDP) of UNDP/Ukraine UNO in 2004-2007. Since 2003, I am working on voluntary basis as the first vice-chairman and as an advocate of human rights of Zhytomyr Region Social Young Organization «The Association of Young Lawyers». I am also a volunteer of Poland Scientific Society in Zhytomyr City. I have been the author and the chief of social project «The legal education for youth» and «Poland Law Project», which became highly publicized by such newspapers as «Zhytomyrschina moloda», «Interes», «Volynski gubernski vidomosty», «Golos Gromady». I was also interviewed with respect to the above projects by radio and Zhytomyr Region TV. I am the author of 14 juridical and social articles.
I am interested in Greco-Roman wrestling and the history of law.Kateryna Seryohina 
I was born in 1983 in Volodumur-Volunskij. From 2000 until 2005, I studied in Lviv to become economist-accountant, but I never really liked this profession. Afterwards, at the Institute of Postgraduate Education, I studied psychology. I am qualified in working with people and helping them solving their problems which I truly enjoy.
In 2005, I moved to Transcarpathia. I live in the Hungarian village and I work in an orphanage. In addition, I work in the charitable foundation "Bene", on a voluntary basis as chief accountant, combining this function with the position of manager of public relations.
Above all, I love my husband Yosyf. My hobby is travelling and I cannot imagine life without it. I also love having fun, beer, and discos, which is especially interesting when I am in the mood for it. Yaroslav Minkin
Poet, social activist.
Born in Lugansk January 10, 1984 in a family of doctors.
In 1986, the family moved to Crimea, village Koreiz, and afterwards, in 1989 - to Yalta.
I studied at the same school as Nick Turbine (school N. 12 of Yalta). In 10th grade I was moved from relatively poor ratings of behaviour. I graduated from the Physics and Mathematics Luhansk National Pedagogical University named after Taras Shevchenko. Since 2002, I am a Member of the Youth Organization "STAN", which I also led in 2007. In 2008, I became one of the founders of Lugansk debating intelligent cinema.
Moreover, I was included in the analytical group of the Internet portal of culture "Pressure of light". I am also involved in organizing of public protests and cultural rebellions in eastern Ukraine. Olga Domorad
I'm a 5th year student of Belarus State University and this is my final year at the University. I'm studying International Law and next October I'm planning to continue my education in the Netherlands or Germany. I'm going to do my LL.M on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. I'm especially interested in Human Rights and now I'm preparing my Bachelor Thesis on international and regional standards for conscientious objectors (alternative service). I'm interested in the rights of minirities, right to religion, right to live (death penalty), students rights and freedom of speech.
Also, I'm studying philosophy and literature, which I find very interesting because these fields are another side of jurisprudence. I like to read good literature about history and international relations, diplomacy. I prefer Russian writers such as Tolstoy, Bulgakov, Pushkin, Axmatova, Okudjava, Cvetaeva, Solzhenitsyn. But at the same time I read a lot of American and European writers, and even Japanese writers. I don't like reading books which are very popular nowadays, because when I read them I cannot feel anything. It's a very exhausting process when you are choosing a book for your future reading. My favourite writer is Garcia Marquez with his books such as Love in Times of Cholera or One Hundred Years of Solitude.
I adore music, such as authors songs (in Soviet Union - bard), blues, jazz, ethnic Belorussian music, folk music. I like movies, of such great directors such as Pedro Almodovar or Emir Kusturica.
When I have free time I participate in Summer Schools on Human Rights, different conferences, discussions, trainings, workshops.
I like to communicate with people. I dream about biking because I want to do my bike trip through Belarus and about a professional digital camera to be able to take good photographs of different parts of our world.Victoria Vesolovska
I was born February 26 in Mykolaiv City, Ukraine. In 2000, I had done next step on the path to my future life – I began to study at College of Press and Television. For 3 years, I followed courses at the College and have published more than 200 materials in newspapers of Nikolaev and I was the author of television materials. In 2002, I became the youngest member of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine.
From 2003 till today I am the coordinator of the Nikolaev oblast public organization “Nikolaev press club” (for 7 years of work it is the leader of 400 events for journalists)
Between 2004 and 2005, I was studying at Humanitarian University «Zaporizhzhya Institute of the State and Municipal Management ». I earned the Master of Journalism. Since 2005, I am the Director of Department of the International Relations of the College of Press and TV.
Since 2006, I am the producer of the Television Academic Channel of College of Press and TV (the first in territory of the former USSR educational TV channel on air which belongs to a higher educational institution). I am the author and the editor of political, economic, international television materials. Since 2007, I am also the teacher of television journalism at the College of Press and TV.
I have published more than 300 materials in print media, Internet and TV channel.
Grants are received and 10 international projects are realized at support of USA Embassy in Ukraine, Poland Embassy in Ukraine, France Embassy in Ukraine, Germany Embassy in Ukraine, the Council of Europe, reception of 2 Ambassadors of the USA in Ukraine, 3 press-attaché USA Embassy in Ukraine, 1 first secretary of France Embassy in Ukraine, 1 adviser of Poland Embassy in Ukraine, 1 reviewer concerning press of German Embassy in Ukraine.
I enjoy reading historical books, biographies and memoirs of famous people, travelling and riding horses. Oksana Klossowska 
My name is Oksana and I live in Szczecin, Poland. I'm originally Ukrainian, so topic of minorities is really close to me. I'm lucky enough to study political science which is my biggest passion. I love travelling and I hope one day all the world will belong to me :) I believe that everything happens for a reason and I know that once we meet in Warsaw, we will have a chance to make a good portion of friendship and tolerance for our side of the Europe :) Liana Ayrapetian
I was born October 10, 1990 in Bakhchisaray, Crimea.
From 1998 till 2008, I was studying at the secondary school in Kashtany, Bakhchisaray’s district.
In 2008 I entered the Law Faculty of the Kiev National Economic University.
Since December 2009 I am a member of The Centre for Eastern European Initiatives «Bakhchisaray strategy» organization, where I am a co-ordinator of the legal programs.
Additionally, I am member of the Ukrainian Bar Association.
I am currently a full-time student of the 3rd course. I like to travel very much.Nastya Zababurina 
I was born in the city of Krivoi Rog in 1991. I am probably the youngest and the most inexperienced among the participants of the project. In 2000 I was compelled to move to Crimea, to Sevastopol for family reasons. Here for the first time, at school I started to show interest for the topic of tolerance, and have understood that the destiny of those who live nearby me, in the same country, and in general around the world isn't indifferent to me. I took part in the exhibition about tolerance for schoolboys in Sevastopol. I promoted concerts devoted to the various people of Crimea. I also took active part in protest actions concerning infringement of human rights. Since 2009, I study at Taurian National University of Vernadsky, at the Faculty of Law. I aim at comprehending problems arising from infringement of human rights, becoming an expert in the field of jurisprudence and protecting in every possible way the natural rights of people. Bartlomiej Sliwa
I was born in Krakow in 1986 and until now I live in the place of my origin. I am a student of the Comparative Studies of Civilisations and Sociology in the Faculty of Philosophy in Jagiellonian University in Krakow. My main branches of interest include the reasons for the rise of religious fundamentalism in Islam, ethnic/religious diversity in the contemporary Arab world, the problems connected with migration and minority-majority relations in Poland. Currently, I plan to write my MA thesis dedicated to the problem of national identity of the new Armenian immigration in Poland. I spend most of my time attending lectures, academic congresses, public debates and film festivals. I also helped to evaluate my friend’s project On the Roads and Paths to Freedom.
Privately, I am a keen book reader, music listener, traveller and also a runner. Anastasiya Moskvychova 
What do you mean, asking someone about his or her “life”? Could you tell me about your work, your hobbies, your family? About nationality, marital status? How much money do you earn?
Actually, it’s not about answering. Only about asking. You are, what you ask. I am just looking for right questions.
I am studying journalism at the Taras Shevchenko University, Kyiv. I am not a member of any organization or political party. But I can’t say: “ I don’t care”. Cause I care. Very much. It’s only one answer l have today.
That’s why I’m here. Dovile Kidykaite
LABAS!!!!!! I’m Dovile Kidykaite from Lithuania (24 years old). I’m ‘finishing’ being a student and planning to get Master diploma in criminal law and criminology this winter. During my student life I spent fantastic half - a - year in Romania as an Erasmus student and later as an intern. I could say that Erasmus life ‘inspired’ me to travel. After graduating from Bachelor programme I spent last summer in Spain working and having holidays at the same time. At the moment I am getting to all of you from Milano where I am writing thesis and soon will be graduating here. Also I’m trying to start to learn Italian language. I am very interested in other cultures, exploring other countries. I hope to find a job which could let me travel a lot and meet many interesting people. It is difficult to list things that I am interested in because it seems I am interested in everything. I am trying to take everything that each day brings to me.
I am waiting to meet all of you!!! Greetings from Italy but from Lithuanian heart :) Antanina Siamionava
My name is Antanina, I am 24 years old.
I studied social psychology in Belarus, Minsk and graduated in 2008. I worked as a psychologist. At the moment, I am a PhD student at Polish Academy of Science in Warsaw. My professional field of interest is multicultural psychology and cross-cultural adaptation of migrants abroad.
I like to travel and learn foreign languages. I can speak English, Polish, Italian and Slovak.
My native languages are Belarusian and Russian. I visited several countries: Poland, German, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Turkey, Cyprus, Check Republic, Ukraine and Lithuania and participated in different research programs. I also spent two years abroad - one year in Poland in Lodz, and one year in Slovakia, in Nitra.
I have a lot of friends of different age, nationalities and interests.
I expect from this program to make a new contacts and get to know interesting people.
Kateryna Kundelska
I enjoy my life and like people who surround me. I do believe that everyone is equal and therefore people must respect each other. I am positive that I have the ideas, ambitions and even some possibility to make these ideas a reality. Maybe, now I am only a student at National University of Taras Schevchenko, but I will strive to realise my plans.
Victoria Zaitseva
I study Political Science in Kyiv, at National Taras Schevchenko University and I am happy to be part of this Project.
Recently, I have finished my eight month long Parliamentary internship, in the Committee of Justice of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. At the moment I am working on my diploma research about ethnic coalitions and ethnic politics, in which together with history of ethnicity and multinational societies I have true interest.
I like photography, meeting new people (which always help to open new horizon), as well as travelling and getting to know new cultures. My other hobbies are studying foreign languages, dreaming and making them true, and above all winning. As Oscar Wilde once said, “life is like the box of crayons. Most people are the 8-th colour boxes, but what you are really looking for are the 64- colour boxes with the sharpeners on the back…”
Zhanna Grebenschykova
Salut!
I was born in Yalta (Crimea, Ukraine).
I am 21 year-old student of geography at Simferopol Taurida National V.I.Vernadsky University.
I have wide range of hobbies, among others, geography, photo, travelling, informal formation, children, cinema, languages, drawing and communication.
I wish I could dance salsa, work in ''National Geography", speak fluent English and French!!!
Born in the 70ies, I witnessed the collapse of socialism in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe at an early age. Given this unique experience I became interested in politics and decided to study International Relations at Warsaw University. As I specialized in German Studies, I went on an exchanges first at Free University Berlin and then at Humboldt University Berlin as well as I did an internship at the German Bundestag. Apart from working as HIA Poland director I am a PhD student at Collegium Civitas. I plan to devote my thesis to the Europeanisation of the Polish migration policy. I am married and have two sons and a daughter. In my very limited spare time I enjoy reading, diving and snowboarding.
Magda Szarota,
Member of the Managing Board and Coordinator of Humanity in Action Poland
m.szarota@humanityinaction.org
Member of the Managing Board and Coordinator of Humanity in Action Poland
m.szarota@humanityinaction.org
Julia Gogol, Coordinator
warsaw@humanityinaction.org
Born in Lviv, Ukraine. After secondary school I earned my BA degree from Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv in History. During the studding I became a fellow of HIA after summer school on Human and Minority Rights. It was beginning of my interest of this topic. Work in HIA Poland give me a chance to do something else, different than just a usual job and develop my knowledge and interest in human rights. I have a strong interest in International Relations as well. So, after my BA degree I have got Visegrad Scholarship for MA degree in International Relations and Diplomacy at Collegium Civitas. My thesis and academical interest was in Ukrainian and Polish identity.
In my free time I enjoy learning foreign languages and travel.
Participants Profiles
Kostiantyn Iakovliev
Horlivka, Donetsk oblast, Ukraine. I am the Head of the Youth English Discussion Club, which promotes creative education, debates, human rights and volunteering at the local level. In 2007-2008, I travelled to the US as an exchange student in the field of mass communication and had the opportunity to take part in All-Ukrainian School of NGO Leaders in the field of non-formal education. In addition, I was a participant of British Council's Living Together youth congress, numerous trainings and workshops on fundraising, grant writing and project work. Moreover, I am a freelance journalist and interpreter. My hobbies are watching movies in their original languages, digital photography and following soccer. Vatinyan Tatiana I come from Armenia, but it is the Ukraine where found my destiny. The reason why I love Ukraine is because people are judged here on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities, not based on ethnic background. Since 2007, I am a leader of the youth movement MODOS. I have higher education. I studied international relations from 2002 to 2007 at Mariupol State University. Currently, I am following a programme at Donetsk National University, Department of Economics of Enterprises, which I started in 2009 and will continue until 2011.
I like to get acquainted with the leaders of different countries or Ukrainian cities, which enables me to learn from their experiences. I am 24 years old and my biggest dream is to find the common ground that will help people stop to appreciate their religion and skin colour, and appreciate their attitude.
Horlivka, Donetsk oblast, Ukraine. I am the Head of the Youth English Discussion Club, which promotes creative education, debates, human rights and volunteering at the local level. In 2007-2008, I travelled to the US as an exchange student in the field of mass communication and had the opportunity to take part in All-Ukrainian School of NGO Leaders in the field of non-formal education. In addition, I was a participant of British Council's Living Together youth congress, numerous trainings and workshops on fundraising, grant writing and project work. Moreover, I am a freelance journalist and interpreter. My hobbies are watching movies in their original languages, digital photography and following soccer. 
I come from Armenia, but it is the Ukraine where found my destiny. The reason why I love Ukraine is because people are judged here on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities, not based on ethnic background. Since 2007, I am a leader of the youth movement MODOS. I have higher education. I studied international relations from 2002 to 2007 at Mariupol State University. Currently, I am following a programme at Donetsk National University, Department of Economics of Enterprises, which I started in 2009 and will continue until 2011. I like to get acquainted with the leaders of different countries or Ukrainian cities, which enables me to learn from their experiences. I am 24 years old and my biggest dream is to find the common ground that will help people stop to appreciate their religion and skin colour, and appreciate their attitude.
Andrii Gozhyi
I was born in 1985 and I come from Zhitomir City.
I worked as a lawyer in commercial structures and was also engaged in public activities.
I worked twice as the assistant-advisor of the deputy of Zhytomyr City Council (in years 2004-2006 and 2009-2010). I also volunteered in Zhytomyr part of Municipal Governance and Sustainable Development Programme (MGSDP) of UNDP/Ukraine UNO in 2004-2007. Since 2003, I am working on voluntary basis as the first vice-chairman and as an advocate of human rights of Zhytomyr Region Social Young Organization «The Association of Young Lawyers». I am also a volunteer of Poland Scientific Society in Zhytomyr City. I have been the author and the chief of social project «The legal education for youth» and «Poland Law Project», which became highly publicized by such newspapers as «Zhytomyrschina moloda», «Interes», «Volynski gubernski vidomosty», «Golos Gromady». I was also interviewed with respect to the above projects by radio and Zhytomyr Region TV. I am the author of 14 juridical and social articles.
I am interested in Greco-Roman wrestling and the history of law.Kateryna Seryohina I was born in 1983 in Volodumur-Volunskij. From 2000 until 2005, I studied in Lviv to become economist-accountant, but I never really liked this profession. Afterwards, at the Institute of Postgraduate Education, I studied psychology. I am qualified in working with people and helping them solving their problems which I truly enjoy.
In 2005, I moved to Transcarpathia. I live in the Hungarian village and I work in an orphanage. In addition, I work in the charitable foundation "Bene", on a voluntary basis as chief accountant, combining this function with the position of manager of public relations.
Above all, I love my husband Yosyf. My hobby is travelling and I cannot imagine life without it. I also love having fun, beer, and discos, which is especially interesting when I am in the mood for it. Yaroslav MinkinPoet, social activist.
Born in Lugansk January 10, 1984 in a family of doctors.
In 1986, the family moved to Crimea, village Koreiz, and afterwards, in 1989 - to Yalta.
I studied at the same school as Nick Turbine (school N. 12 of Yalta). In 10th grade I was moved from relatively poor ratings of behaviour. I graduated from the Physics and Mathematics Luhansk National Pedagogical University named after Taras Shevchenko. Since 2002, I am a Member of the Youth Organization "STAN", which I also led in 2007. In 2008, I became one of the founders of Lugansk debating intelligent cinema.
Moreover, I was included in the analytical group of the Internet portal of culture "Pressure of light". I am also involved in organizing of public protests and cultural rebellions in eastern Ukraine. Olga Domorad I'm a 5th year student of Belarus State University and this is my final year at the University. I'm studying International Law and next October I'm planning to continue my education in the Netherlands or Germany. I'm going to do my LL.M on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. I'm especially interested in Human Rights and now I'm preparing my Bachelor Thesis on international and regional standards for conscientious objectors (alternative service). I'm interested in the rights of minirities, right to religion, right to live (death penalty), students rights and freedom of speech.
Also, I'm studying philosophy and literature, which I find very interesting because these fields are another side of jurisprudence. I like to read good literature about history and international relations, diplomacy. I prefer Russian writers such as Tolstoy, Bulgakov, Pushkin, Axmatova, Okudjava, Cvetaeva, Solzhenitsyn. But at the same time I read a lot of American and European writers, and even Japanese writers. I don't like reading books which are very popular nowadays, because when I read them I cannot feel anything. It's a very exhausting process when you are choosing a book for your future reading. My favourite writer is Garcia Marquez with his books such as Love in Times of Cholera or One Hundred Years of Solitude.
I adore music, such as authors songs (in Soviet Union - bard), blues, jazz, ethnic Belorussian music, folk music. I like movies, of such great directors such as Pedro Almodovar or Emir Kusturica.
When I have free time I participate in Summer Schools on Human Rights, different conferences, discussions, trainings, workshops.
I like to communicate with people. I dream about biking because I want to do my bike trip through Belarus and about a professional digital camera to be able to take good photographs of different parts of our world.Victoria VesolovskaI was born February 26 in Mykolaiv City, Ukraine. In 2000, I had done next step on the path to my future life – I began to study at College of Press and Television. For 3 years, I followed courses at the College and have published more than 200 materials in newspapers of Nikolaev and I was the author of television materials. In 2002, I became the youngest member of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine.
From 2003 till today I am the coordinator of the Nikolaev oblast public organization “Nikolaev press club” (for 7 years of work it is the leader of 400 events for journalists)
Between 2004 and 2005, I was studying at Humanitarian University «Zaporizhzhya Institute of the State and Municipal Management ». I earned the Master of Journalism. Since 2005, I am the Director of Department of the International Relations of the College of Press and TV.
Since 2006, I am the producer of the Television Academic Channel of College of Press and TV (the first in territory of the former USSR educational TV channel on air which belongs to a higher educational institution). I am the author and the editor of political, economic, international television materials. Since 2007, I am also the teacher of television journalism at the College of Press and TV.
I have published more than 300 materials in print media, Internet and TV channel.
Grants are received and 10 international projects are realized at support of USA Embassy in Ukraine, Poland Embassy in Ukraine, France Embassy in Ukraine, Germany Embassy in Ukraine, the Council of Europe, reception of 2 Ambassadors of the USA in Ukraine, 3 press-attaché USA Embassy in Ukraine, 1 first secretary of France Embassy in Ukraine, 1 adviser of Poland Embassy in Ukraine, 1 reviewer concerning press of German Embassy in Ukraine.
I enjoy reading historical books, biographies and memoirs of famous people, travelling and riding horses. Oksana Klossowska My name is Oksana and I live in Szczecin, Poland. I'm originally Ukrainian, so topic of minorities is really close to me. I'm lucky enough to study political science which is my biggest passion. I love travelling and I hope one day all the world will belong to me :) I believe that everything happens for a reason and I know that once we meet in Warsaw, we will have a chance to make a good portion of friendship and tolerance for our side of the Europe :) Liana Ayrapetian I was born October 10, 1990 in Bakhchisaray, Crimea.
From 1998 till 2008, I was studying at the secondary school in Kashtany, Bakhchisaray’s district.
In 2008 I entered the Law Faculty of the Kiev National Economic University.
Since December 2009 I am a member of The Centre for Eastern European Initiatives «Bakhchisaray strategy» organization, where I am a co-ordinator of the legal programs.
Additionally, I am member of the Ukrainian Bar Association.
I am currently a full-time student of the 3rd course. I like to travel very much.Nastya Zababurina I was born in the city of Krivoi Rog in 1991. I am probably the youngest and the most inexperienced among the participants of the project. In 2000 I was compelled to move to Crimea, to Sevastopol for family reasons. Here for the first time, at school I started to show interest for the topic of tolerance, and have understood that the destiny of those who live nearby me, in the same country, and in general around the world isn't indifferent to me. I took part in the exhibition about tolerance for schoolboys in Sevastopol. I promoted concerts devoted to the various people of Crimea. I also took active part in protest actions concerning infringement of human rights. Since 2009, I study at Taurian National University of Vernadsky, at the Faculty of Law. I aim at comprehending problems arising from infringement of human rights, becoming an expert in the field of jurisprudence and protecting in every possible way the natural rights of people. Bartlomiej Sliwa I was born in Krakow in 1986 and until now I live in the place of my origin. I am a student of the Comparative Studies of Civilisations and Sociology in the Faculty of Philosophy in Jagiellonian University in Krakow. My main branches of interest include the reasons for the rise of religious fundamentalism in Islam, ethnic/religious diversity in the contemporary Arab world, the problems connected with migration and minority-majority relations in Poland. Currently, I plan to write my MA thesis dedicated to the problem of national identity of the new Armenian immigration in Poland. I spend most of my time attending lectures, academic congresses, public debates and film festivals. I also helped to evaluate my friend’s project On the Roads and Paths to Freedom.
Privately, I am a keen book reader, music listener, traveller and also a runner. Anastasiya Moskvychova What do you mean, asking someone about his or her “life”? Could you tell me about your work, your hobbies, your family? About nationality, marital status? How much money do you earn?
Actually, it’s not about answering. Only about asking. You are, what you ask. I am just looking for right questions.
I am studying journalism at the Taras Shevchenko University, Kyiv. I am not a member of any organization or political party. But I can’t say: “ I don’t care”. Cause I care. Very much. It’s only one answer l have today.
That’s why I’m here. Dovile Kidykaite
LABAS!!!!!! I’m Dovile Kidykaite from Lithuania (24 years old). I’m ‘finishing’ being a student and planning to get Master diploma in criminal law and criminology this winter. During my student life I spent fantastic half - a - year in Romania as an Erasmus student and later as an intern. I could say that Erasmus life ‘inspired’ me to travel. After graduating from Bachelor programme I spent last summer in Spain working and having holidays at the same time. At the moment I am getting to all of you from Milano where I am writing thesis and soon will be graduating here. Also I’m trying to start to learn Italian language. I am very interested in other cultures, exploring other countries. I hope to find a job which could let me travel a lot and meet many interesting people. It is difficult to list things that I am interested in because it seems I am interested in everything. I am trying to take everything that each day brings to me.
I am waiting to meet all of you!!! Greetings from Italy but from Lithuanian heart :) Antanina Siamionava
My name is Antanina, I am 24 years old.
I studied social psychology in Belarus, Minsk and graduated in 2008. I worked as a psychologist. At the moment, I am a PhD student at Polish Academy of Science in Warsaw. My professional field of interest is multicultural psychology and cross-cultural adaptation of migrants abroad.
I like to travel and learn foreign languages. I can speak English, Polish, Italian and Slovak.
My native languages are Belarusian and Russian. I visited several countries: Poland, German, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Turkey, Cyprus, Check Republic, Ukraine and Lithuania and participated in different research programs. I also spent two years abroad - one year in Poland in Lodz, and one year in Slovakia, in Nitra.
I have a lot of friends of different age, nationalities and interests.
I expect from this program to make a new contacts and get to know interesting people.
Kateryna Kundelska
I enjoy my life and like people who surround me. I do believe that everyone is equal and therefore people must respect each other. I am positive that I have the ideas, ambitions and even some possibility to make these ideas a reality. Maybe, now I am only a student at National University of Taras Schevchenko, but I will strive to realise my plans.
Victoria Zaitseva I study Political Science in Kyiv, at National Taras Schevchenko University and I am happy to be part of this Project.
Recently, I have finished my eight month long Parliamentary internship, in the Committee of Justice of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. At the moment I am working on my diploma research about ethnic coalitions and ethnic politics, in which together with history of ethnicity and multinational societies I have true interest.
I like photography, meeting new people (which always help to open new horizon), as well as travelling and getting to know new cultures. My other hobbies are studying foreign languages, dreaming and making them true, and above all winning. As Oscar Wilde once said, “life is like the box of crayons. Most people are the 8-th colour boxes, but what you are really looking for are the 64- colour boxes with the sharpeners on the back…”
Zhanna Grebenschykova
Salut!
I was born in Yalta (Crimea, Ukraine).
I am 21 year-old student of geography at Simferopol Taurida National V.I.Vernadsky University.
I have wide range of hobbies, among others, geography, photo, travelling, informal formation, children, cinema, languages, drawing and communication.
I wish I could dance salsa, work in ''National Geography", speak fluent English and French!!!
I was born in 1985 and I come from Zhitomir City. I worked as a lawyer in commercial structures and was also engaged in public activities.
I worked twice as the assistant-advisor of the deputy of Zhytomyr City Council (in years 2004-2006 and 2009-2010). I also volunteered in Zhytomyr part of Municipal Governance and Sustainable Development Programme (MGSDP) of UNDP/Ukraine UNO in 2004-2007. Since 2003, I am working on voluntary basis as the first vice-chairman and as an advocate of human rights of Zhytomyr Region Social Young Organization «The Association of Young Lawyers». I am also a volunteer of Poland Scientific Society in Zhytomyr City. I have been the author and the chief of social project «The legal education for youth» and «Poland Law Project», which became highly publicized by such newspapers as «Zhytomyrschina moloda», «Interes», «Volynski gubernski vidomosty», «Golos Gromady». I was also interviewed with respect to the above projects by radio and Zhytomyr Region TV. I am the author of 14 juridical and social articles.
I am interested in Greco-Roman wrestling and the history of law.
Kateryna Seryohina
I was born in 1983 in Volodumur-Volunskij. From 2000 until 2005, I studied in Lviv to become economist-accountant, but I never really liked this profession. Afterwards, at the Institute of Postgraduate Education, I studied psychology. I am qualified in working with people and helping them solving their problems which I truly enjoy. In 2005, I moved to Transcarpathia. I live in the Hungarian village and I work in an orphanage. In addition, I work in the charitable foundation "Bene", on a voluntary basis as chief accountant, combining this function with the position of manager of public relations.
Above all, I love my husband Yosyf. My hobby is travelling and I cannot imagine life without it. I also love having fun, beer, and discos, which is especially interesting when I am in the mood for it.
Yaroslav Minkin
Poet, social activist.
Born in Lugansk January 10, 1984 in a family of doctors.
In 1986, the family moved to Crimea, village Koreiz, and afterwards, in 1989 - to Yalta.
I studied at the same school as Nick Turbine (school N. 12 of Yalta). In 10th grade I was moved from relatively poor ratings of behaviour. I graduated from the Physics and Mathematics Luhansk National Pedagogical University named after Taras Shevchenko. Since 2002, I am a Member of the Youth Organization "STAN", which I also led in 2007. In 2008, I became one of the founders of Lugansk debating intelligent cinema.
Moreover, I was included in the analytical group of the Internet portal of culture "Pressure of light". I am also involved in organizing of public protests and cultural rebellions in eastern Ukraine.
Born in Lugansk January 10, 1984 in a family of doctors.
In 1986, the family moved to Crimea, village Koreiz, and afterwards, in 1989 - to Yalta.
I studied at the same school as Nick Turbine (school N. 12 of Yalta). In 10th grade I was moved from relatively poor ratings of behaviour. I graduated from the Physics and Mathematics Luhansk National Pedagogical University named after Taras Shevchenko. Since 2002, I am a Member of the Youth Organization "STAN", which I also led in 2007. In 2008, I became one of the founders of Lugansk debating intelligent cinema.
Moreover, I was included in the analytical group of the Internet portal of culture "Pressure of light". I am also involved in organizing of public protests and cultural rebellions in eastern Ukraine.
Olga Domorad
I'm a 5th year student of Belarus State University and this is my final year at the University. I'm studying International Law and next October I'm planning to continue my education in the Netherlands or Germany. I'm going to do my LL.M on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. I'm especially interested in Human Rights and now I'm preparing my Bachelor Thesis on international and regional standards for conscientious objectors (alternative service). I'm interested in the rights of minirities, right to religion, right to live (death penalty), students rights and freedom of speech. Also, I'm studying philosophy and literature, which I find very interesting because these fields are another side of jurisprudence. I like to read good literature about history and international relations, diplomacy. I prefer Russian writers such as Tolstoy, Bulgakov, Pushkin, Axmatova, Okudjava, Cvetaeva, Solzhenitsyn. But at the same time I read a lot of American and European writers, and even Japanese writers. I don't like reading books which are very popular nowadays, because when I read them I cannot feel anything. It's a very exhausting process when you are choosing a book for your future reading. My favourite writer is Garcia Marquez with his books such as Love in Times of Cholera or One Hundred Years of Solitude.
I adore music, such as authors songs (in Soviet Union - bard), blues, jazz, ethnic Belorussian music, folk music. I like movies, of such great directors such as Pedro Almodovar or Emir Kusturica.
When I have free time I participate in Summer Schools on Human Rights, different conferences, discussions, trainings, workshops.
I like to communicate with people. I dream about biking because I want to do my bike trip through Belarus and about a professional digital camera to be able to take good photographs of different parts of our world.
Victoria Vesolovska
I was born February 26 in Mykolaiv City, Ukraine. In 2000, I had done next step on the path to my future life – I began to study at College of Press and Television. For 3 years, I followed courses at the College and have published more than 200 materials in newspapers of Nikolaev and I was the author of television materials. In 2002, I became the youngest member of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine.
From 2003 till today I am the coordinator of the Nikolaev oblast public organization “Nikolaev press club” (for 7 years of work it is the leader of 400 events for journalists)
Between 2004 and 2005, I was studying at Humanitarian University «Zaporizhzhya Institute of the State and Municipal Management ». I earned the Master of Journalism. Since 2005, I am the Director of Department of the International Relations of the College of Press and TV.
Since 2006, I am the producer of the Television Academic Channel of College of Press and TV (the first in territory of the former USSR educational TV channel on air which belongs to a higher educational institution). I am the author and the editor of political, economic, international television materials. Since 2007, I am also the teacher of television journalism at the College of Press and TV.
I have published more than 300 materials in print media, Internet and TV channel.
Grants are received and 10 international projects are realized at support of USA Embassy in Ukraine, Poland Embassy in Ukraine, France Embassy in Ukraine, Germany Embassy in Ukraine, the Council of Europe, reception of 2 Ambassadors of the USA in Ukraine, 3 press-attaché USA Embassy in Ukraine, 1 first secretary of France Embassy in Ukraine, 1 adviser of Poland Embassy in Ukraine, 1 reviewer concerning press of German Embassy in Ukraine.
I enjoy reading historical books, biographies and memoirs of famous people, travelling and riding horses.
From 2003 till today I am the coordinator of the Nikolaev oblast public organization “Nikolaev press club” (for 7 years of work it is the leader of 400 events for journalists)
Between 2004 and 2005, I was studying at Humanitarian University «Zaporizhzhya Institute of the State and Municipal Management ». I earned the Master of Journalism. Since 2005, I am the Director of Department of the International Relations of the College of Press and TV.
Since 2006, I am the producer of the Television Academic Channel of College of Press and TV (the first in territory of the former USSR educational TV channel on air which belongs to a higher educational institution). I am the author and the editor of political, economic, international television materials. Since 2007, I am also the teacher of television journalism at the College of Press and TV.
I have published more than 300 materials in print media, Internet and TV channel.
Grants are received and 10 international projects are realized at support of USA Embassy in Ukraine, Poland Embassy in Ukraine, France Embassy in Ukraine, Germany Embassy in Ukraine, the Council of Europe, reception of 2 Ambassadors of the USA in Ukraine, 3 press-attaché USA Embassy in Ukraine, 1 first secretary of France Embassy in Ukraine, 1 adviser of Poland Embassy in Ukraine, 1 reviewer concerning press of German Embassy in Ukraine.
I enjoy reading historical books, biographies and memoirs of famous people, travelling and riding horses.
Oksana Klossowska
My name is Oksana and I live in Szczecin, Poland. I'm originally Ukrainian, so topic of minorities is really close to me. I'm lucky enough to study political science which is my biggest passion. I love travelling and I hope one day all the world will belong to me :) I believe that everything happens for a reason and I know that once we meet in Warsaw, we will have a chance to make a good portion of friendship and tolerance for our side of the Europe :)
Liana Ayrapetian
I was born October 10, 1990 in Bakhchisaray, Crimea. From 1998 till 2008, I was studying at the secondary school in Kashtany, Bakhchisaray’s district.
In 2008 I entered the Law Faculty of the Kiev National Economic University.
Since December 2009 I am a member of The Centre for Eastern European Initiatives «Bakhchisaray strategy» organization, where I am a co-ordinator of the legal programs.
Additionally, I am member of the Ukrainian Bar Association.
I am currently a full-time student of the 3rd course. I like to travel very much.
Nastya Zababurina
I was born in the city of Krivoi Rog in 1991. I am probably the youngest and the most inexperienced among the participants of the project. In 2000 I was compelled to move to Crimea, to Sevastopol for family reasons. Here for the first time, at school I started to show interest for the topic of tolerance, and have understood that the destiny of those who live nearby me, in the same country, and in general around the world isn't indifferent to me. I took part in the exhibition about tolerance for schoolboys in Sevastopol. I promoted concerts devoted to the various people of Crimea. I also took active part in protest actions concerning infringement of human rights. Since 2009, I study at Taurian National University of Vernadsky, at the Faculty of Law. I aim at comprehending problems arising from infringement of human rights, becoming an expert in the field of jurisprudence and protecting in every possible way the natural rights of people. Bartlomiej Sliwa
I was born in Krakow in 1986 and until now I live in the place of my origin. I am a student of the Comparative Studies of Civilisations and Sociology in the Faculty of Philosophy in Jagiellonian University in Krakow. My main branches of interest include the reasons for the rise of religious fundamentalism in Islam, ethnic/religious diversity in the contemporary Arab world, the problems connected with migration and minority-majority relations in Poland. Currently, I plan to write my MA thesis dedicated to the problem of national identity of the new Armenian immigration in Poland. I spend most of my time attending lectures, academic congresses, public debates and film festivals. I also helped to evaluate my friend’s project On the Roads and Paths to Freedom. Privately, I am a keen book reader, music listener, traveller and also a runner.
Anastasiya Moskvychova
What do you mean, asking someone about his or her “life”? Could you tell me about your work, your hobbies, your family? About nationality, marital status? How much money do you earn? Actually, it’s not about answering. Only about asking. You are, what you ask. I am just looking for right questions.
I am studying journalism at the Taras Shevchenko University, Kyiv. I am not a member of any organization or political party. But I can’t say: “ I don’t care”. Cause I care. Very much. It’s only one answer l have today.
That’s why I’m here.
Dovile Kidykaite
LABAS!!!!!! I’m Dovile Kidykaite from Lithuania (24 years old). I’m ‘finishing’ being a student and planning to get Master diploma in criminal law and criminology this winter. During my student life I spent fantastic half - a - year in Romania as an Erasmus student and later as an intern. I could say that Erasmus life ‘inspired’ me to travel. After graduating from Bachelor programme I spent last summer in Spain working and having holidays at the same time. At the moment I am getting to all of you from Milano where I am writing thesis and soon will be graduating here. Also I’m trying to start to learn Italian language. I am very interested in other cultures, exploring other countries. I hope to find a job which could let me travel a lot and meet many interesting people. It is difficult to list things that I am interested in because it seems I am interested in everything. I am trying to take everything that each day brings to me. I am waiting to meet all of you!!! Greetings from Italy but from Lithuanian heart :)
Antanina Siamionava
My name is Antanina, I am 24 years old.
I studied social psychology in Belarus, Minsk and graduated in 2008. I worked as a psychologist. At the moment, I am a PhD student at Polish Academy of Science in Warsaw. My professional field of interest is multicultural psychology and cross-cultural adaptation of migrants abroad.
I like to travel and learn foreign languages. I can speak English, Polish, Italian and Slovak.
My native languages are Belarusian and Russian. I visited several countries: Poland, German, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Turkey, Cyprus, Check Republic, Ukraine and Lithuania and participated in different research programs. I also spent two years abroad - one year in Poland in Lodz, and one year in Slovakia, in Nitra.
I have a lot of friends of different age, nationalities and interests.
I expect from this program to make a new contacts and get to know interesting people.
Kateryna Kundelska
I enjoy my life and like people who surround me. I do believe that everyone is equal and therefore people must respect each other. I am positive that I have the ideas, ambitions and even some possibility to make these ideas a reality. Maybe, now I am only a student at National University of Taras Schevchenko, but I will strive to realise my plans.
I study Political Science in Kyiv, at National Taras Schevchenko University and I am happy to be part of this Project.
Recently, I have finished my eight month long Parliamentary internship, in the Committee of Justice of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. At the moment I am working on my diploma research about ethnic coalitions and ethnic politics, in which together with history of ethnicity and multinational societies I have true interest.
I like photography, meeting new people (which always help to open new horizon), as well as travelling and getting to know new cultures. My other hobbies are studying foreign languages, dreaming and making them true, and above all winning. As Oscar Wilde once said, “life is like the box of crayons. Most people are the 8-th colour boxes, but what you are really looking for are the 64- colour boxes with the sharpeners on the back…”
Zhanna Grebenschykova
Salut!
I was born in Yalta (Crimea, Ukraine).
I am 21 year-old student of geography at Simferopol Taurida National V.I.Vernadsky University.
I have wide range of hobbies, among others, geography, photo, travelling, informal formation, children, cinema, languages, drawing and communication.
I wish I could dance salsa, work in ''National Geography", speak fluent English and French!!!
I studied social psychology in Belarus, Minsk and graduated in 2008. I worked as a psychologist. At the moment, I am a PhD student at Polish Academy of Science in Warsaw. My professional field of interest is multicultural psychology and cross-cultural adaptation of migrants abroad.
I like to travel and learn foreign languages. I can speak English, Polish, Italian and Slovak.
My native languages are Belarusian and Russian. I visited several countries: Poland, German, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Turkey, Cyprus, Check Republic, Ukraine and Lithuania and participated in different research programs. I also spent two years abroad - one year in Poland in Lodz, and one year in Slovakia, in Nitra.
I have a lot of friends of different age, nationalities and interests.
I expect from this program to make a new contacts and get to know interesting people.
Kateryna Kundelska
I enjoy my life and like people who surround me. I do believe that everyone is equal and therefore people must respect each other. I am positive that I have the ideas, ambitions and even some possibility to make these ideas a reality. Maybe, now I am only a student at National University of Taras Schevchenko, but I will strive to realise my plans. Victoria Zaitseva
I study Political Science in Kyiv, at National Taras Schevchenko University and I am happy to be part of this Project. Recently, I have finished my eight month long Parliamentary internship, in the Committee of Justice of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. At the moment I am working on my diploma research about ethnic coalitions and ethnic politics, in which together with history of ethnicity and multinational societies I have true interest.
I like photography, meeting new people (which always help to open new horizon), as well as travelling and getting to know new cultures. My other hobbies are studying foreign languages, dreaming and making them true, and above all winning. As Oscar Wilde once said, “life is like the box of crayons. Most people are the 8-th colour boxes, but what you are really looking for are the 64- colour boxes with the sharpeners on the back…”
Zhanna GrebenschykovaSalut!
I was born in Yalta (Crimea, Ukraine).
I am 21 year-old student of geography at Simferopol Taurida National V.I.Vernadsky University.
I have wide range of hobbies, among others, geography, photo, travelling, informal formation, children, cinema, languages, drawing and communication.
I wish I could dance salsa, work in ''National Geography", speak fluent English and French!!!
