Did you know that Maryna Mykolayivna Popatenko, a proud graduate of our department, holds the position of Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine?
Read the interesting answers to interesting questions below.
1. Tell us about your journey after SSU.
My way of becoming an active person with a clear civil position began at SSU. During my studies, I met people who are important to me, with whom I spend my whole life. We are a real team of change makers in the country! (Smiles)
And back in 2004, we have been changing our university, when we defended it with student protests and it was at that time that we learned to communicate with the state. At that time, we opposed the unification of universities and our university remained a separate legal entity, an important unit of science. This was my first experience in negotiations, diplomacy, communication with the state and finding consensus.