Soft Power in Hard Times
The Point, 2026
I am a Ukrainian-born and Brooklyn-based writer, editor, content developer, and occasional translator with over a decade of experience in print, video, and digital media. I've worked as a journalist for Voice of America, led the editorial team at microlearning app Uptime, and written TED-Ed animated lessons on science, history, and everything else under the sun.
On my own time, I've published long-form opinion and analysis on subjects like the history of masculinity, the ideology of the tech industry, and political extremism in music scenes, with articles in American Affairs, The Point, and The Battleground. Along the way, I've spoken at academic conferences and panels as well as being a guest and co-producer on podcasts. As a native Russian speaker, I've also done some translation work, ranging from poetry to interviews with armed separatists in the Donbas.
While my career has taken many twists and turns, the common thread has always been finding ways to turn complex information into compelling narratives. I'm currently available for new projects and collaborations, so don't hesitate to reach out.
Long-form criticism and analysis
The Point, 2026
The Point, 2025
Metro Magazine, 2023
American Affairs, 2020
The Battleground, 2023
Brooklyn Rail, 2025
Reporting and multimedia projects
Voice of America, 2024
Voice of America, 2024
Voice of America, 2023 (text & research)
Brazen Presents, 2022 (co-producer & translator)
Voice of America, 2024 (text & research)
Voice of America, 2023
Explainers for global audiences
TED-Ed, 2020
TED-Ed, 2019
TED-Ed, 2016
Global Witness, 2015
TED-Ed, 2015
TED-Ed, 2014
Public conversation
Parallax Views podcast, 2025
Aufhebunga Bunga podcast, 2025
International Society for Metal Music Studies, Concordia University, 2023
Convergence Magazine, 2022
Varn Vlog, 2021
Antifada podcast, 2019