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Uliana Dadak is a Ukrainian writer who, despite holding two degrees in ecology and tailoring, stayed true to her childhood dream and embarked on a new path in writing – a passion she has nurtured since youth. Her debut book, Beyond Reality, is set to be published soon. Despite early rejections from publishers, she never stopped writing. Uliana shared with Drive Music Media insights about her fantasy worlds, the writing process, the importance of connecting with readers, and her plans for her next book.
Oksana Merhut is a Ukrainian sand animation artist who continues to amaze audiences not only in Ukraine but around the world with her art. In September 2024, Oksana became one of the winners of the UK talent competition Golden Time Talents and embarked on a tour across British cities. Oksana’s goal is to introduce Ukraine to Britain and share the reality of what is happening in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Learn more about her participation in Golden Time Talent, her tour across British cities, and the highly anticipated Christmas tour in our article.
Karina Mazneva is a Ukrainian web designer who believes that creating quality branding for a company requires a clear understanding of its values, purpose, and competitive environment. This is where she begins her work. Karina combines two professions in her work – graphic design and UI/UX design – and develops websites and applications for people in Ukraine and worldwide. Among the companies Karina has collaborated with are the Polish real estate agency "AURA", the café "Manufaktura Smaku", and many others. Karina shared with Drive Music Media her journey in design, working during Russia's war against Ukraine, and her new projects.
Nadiia Davediuk is a Ukrainian actress who plays in different theatres, including the Vodyany Theater who has been captivating the stage since childhood and considers it her second home. Over the years, Nadiia has played numerous roles, including the Maiden in the world-renowned story Viy by Nikolai Gogol, Snow White, Cinderella, Moulin Rouge and now, in collaboration with TeatrMusical, she will play a joyful elf in the magical production Stolen Time, scheduled for December in Poland. Nadiia shared with Drive Music Media her journey in acting, her second home, and upcoming projects.
Yaryna Katorozh, a Ukrainian writer and the author of the fantasy book Alchemy of Freedom, recently announced that, after many years, her book is ready to delight readers once again. A slightly updated, more confident, yet equally sincere version is already on sale and appearing on the shelves of her fans. Yaryna shared insights with Drive Music Media about the reissue by Zhorzh Publishing and her upcoming projects.
Aydan Aliyeva is a Ukrainian photographer who believes that a single successful portrait can reveal more about a person than an entire series of staged shots. In her art, she holds on to authenticity and "living" moments. She shared with Drive Music Media her thoughts on the harmony of location and shoot themes, her love for experimentation, and the impact of the war on her creativity.