Young, ambitious, and talented Ukrainians whose ideas and drive inspire others.
⭐️Ivan Marunych is a musician, songwriter, sound producer, and the founder of KARTA SVITU. His song «Pes Patron» became an iconic musical symbol in recent years: over 50 million streams across various platforms, TikTok trends, covers, remixes, and a performance with the Presidential Orchestra. He professionally creates music, produces concert shows, and develops cultural projects that bring people together. Today, he performs across Ukraine, raises funds to support the army, and holds concerts in frontline areas. Currently, Ivan is working on new tracks and developing the KARTA SVITU project.
“I value people who keep their word, who are easygoing and inspiring to others”, shares Ivan.
⭐️Ilona Keno is a young scientist, educational startup founder, and a student at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. She is a winner of international competitions such as INOVA (Croatia), IWIS (Poland), and the Genius Olympiad (USA). Ilona is also a co-organizer of the Science & Tech Fest OL and a graduate of the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Her projects combine education, IT, and environmental awareness — in particular, she creates educational games that help children develop eco-friendly habits. Ilona actively fosters communities of young researchers, implements educational initiatives, builds international partnerships, and develops learning solutions in the STEM field.
“I love progress, which is why I always strive to be its driving force — I’d call it my way of life”, comments Ilona.
⭐️Nikita Shulha is a student at the Kharkiv School of Architecture, an architectural researcher, and an artist working at the intersection of urbanism, material science, and art. He initiated the «Compola» project on composting in schools, which gained widespread support and led to collaborations with government agencies and international organizations. His interests also include social architecture and the preservation of Ukrainian building traditions. Nikita explores the relationship between cities and natural resources — particularly water — and is planning his thesis project on the Dnipro River and its influence on Kyiv’s development.
“My core inner quality is the ability to believe in the good no matter what, and to treat everything as a learning experience”, emphasizes Nikita.
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