Our

team

Andriy Nikolaev

Director

Ph.D. student at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Computer Science), research fellow at the University of Cambridge. Project leader, orga...

Ph.D. student at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Computer Science), research fellow at the University of Cambridge. Project leader, organiser of summer camps and winter programs. Co-founded the project together with brother. Andrii enjoys yoga and running half marathons.

Dmytrii Korolov

Coordinator of Mathematics course, teacher

Student at Charles University, majoring in Computer Science. Joined Kvanta in 2017 as a student and later became a teacher and coordinator. Prizewinne...

Student at Charles University, majoring in Computer Science. Joined Kvanta in 2017 as a student and later became a teacher and coordinator. Prizewinner of city-level Olympiads in mathematics, physics, and English. Interested in chess, tennis, and swimming. In his free time, he runs Quantitative Finance club meetings with a friend.

Artem Chernii

Curriculum manager and coordinator of Programming course, website administrator

Graduated from the "Akademiia" Gymnasium. Participant and winner of many city Olympiads in mathematics, physics, and programming, as well as a prize-w...

Graduated from the "Akademiia" Gymnasium. Participant and winner of many city Olympiads in mathematics, physics, and programming, as well as a prize-winner of the All-Ukrainian Student Programming Olympiads and a prize-winner of the International Zhautikovsky Programming Olympiad 2022. He is a graduate of the Kvanta circle. He has been in the project since the 2017-18 academic year. He is fond of board games, badminton, volleyball, and programming.

Taiisia Karasova

Curriculum manager at astronomy course, teacher

MIT student majoring in Physics. Founder of the AstroPisochnytsia project. Bronze medalist of IOAA 2019, Studway Awards 2020. In her spare time, she c...

MIT student majoring in Physics. Founder of the AstroPisochnytsia project. Bronze medalist of IOAA 2019, Studway Awards 2020. In her spare time, she creates webinars for the AstroPisochnytsia.

Diana Zazubyk

Curriculum manager and coordinator of Physics course, astronomy and physics teacher

A student at the Faculty of Physics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Gold medalist of the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrop...

A student at the Faculty of Physics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Gold medalist of the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, silver medalist of the International Physics Olympiad, and absolute winner of the student Astronomy Olympiad. Author of webinars and task archive for the AstroSandbox. Member of the jury for the Ukrainian National Olympiads in Astronomy, Physics, online Olympiads, and AstroBattles.

Svyatoslav Matviyuk

STEM Lecture Program Coordinator

Student at the Vienna University of Technology. Prize-winner of numerous mathematics Olympiads and project competitions. Has repeatedly given lectures...

Student at the Vienna University of Technology. Prize-winner of numerous mathematics Olympiads and project competitions. Has repeatedly given lectures at Fresh-Math at NaUKMA and the SMS at the Institute of Mathematics. Coordinator of additional STEM lectures at Kvanta. Big fan of programming, machine learning, and board games.

Iryna Romanyuk

Event manager, maths teacher

Second-year student in Applied Mathematics at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA). Participant and prize-winner of numerous nation...

Second-year student in Applied Mathematics at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA). Participant and prize-winner of numerous national and international mathematics Olympiads, and a silver medalist at EGMO. Coordinator of additional activities at Summer Kvanta program, art designer. Loves mathematics, drawing, and playing D&D.

Arseniy Nikolaev

Co-founder and ideologist, curriculum manager of mathematics course, teacher

Graduated from the University of Cambridge (mathematics). Silver medalist at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) and RMM 2018. Coordinator o...

Graduated from the University of Cambridge (mathematics). Silver medalist at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) and RMM 2018. Coordinator of the Ukrainian national team at IMO 2019, 2020, 2021, RMM 2019. Ideologist of the circle, and compiler of the math curriculum. Together with his brother, he founded the Kvanta project. Arsenii plays football and badminton.

Zarina Kodyrova

Project Advisor

Deputy leader of the Ukrainian national team at the International Mathematical Olympiad, coordinator of all-Ukrainian and international programs. Form...

Deputy leader of the Ukrainian national team at the International Mathematical Olympiad, coordinator of all-Ukrainian and international programs. Former project manager and teacher at Kvanta (2018–2022). Coordinated the summer and winter intensives of the project. Zarina is an active advisor to the project, developing partnerships with other educational mathematical initiatives and grant sponsorships. Enjoys yoga and cooking.

Dmytrii Korolov

Coordinator of Mathematics course, teacher

Student at Charles University, majoring in Computer Science. Joined Kvanta in 2017 as a student and later became a teacher and coordinator. Prizewinne...

Student at Charles University, majoring in Computer Science. Joined Kvanta in 2017 as a student and later became a teacher and coordinator. Prizewinner of city-level Olympiads in mathematics, physics, and English. Interested in chess, tennis, and swimming. In his free time, he runs Quantitative Finance club meetings with a friend.

Iryna Romanyuk

Event manager, maths teacher

Second-year student in Applied Mathematics at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA). Participant and prize-winner of numerous nation...

Second-year student in Applied Mathematics at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA). Participant and prize-winner of numerous national and international mathematics Olympiads, and a silver medalist at EGMO. Coordinator of additional activities at Summer Kvanta program, art designer. Loves mathematics, drawing, and playing D&D.

Nikita Kharin

Mathematics teacher

Student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Bronze medalist of IMO 2021, gold medalist...

Student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Bronze medalist of IMO 2021, gold medalist of the 17th International Zhautyk Mathematics Olympiad and RMM 2021. He is a prize-winner of the Junior Academy of Sciences competitions. He loves chess and board games.

Kyrylo Matyushenko

Math teacher

Student of the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science, KPI. Winner of city and regional Olympiads in physics, mathematics, and programming. He ha...

Student of the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science, KPI. Winner of city and regional Olympiads in physics, mathematics, and programming. He has been in Kvanta since 2017. He is fond of snowboarding and programming.

Vlad Zelenkov

Math teacher

Student of the Warsaw University of Technology. He received an international certificate of English (C1). Winner of district and city Olympiads in mat...

Student of the Warsaw University of Technology. He received an international certificate of English (C1). Winner of district and city Olympiads in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and computer science. He has been participating in Kvanta since 2017 and as an assistant since 2020. He studies programming and is fond of learning foreign languages.

Mykhailo Lysakov

Assistant

Student of the Ukrainian Physics and Mathematics Lyceum of the National University of Kyiv, winner of the PTI 2020, 2021. He has been a member of Kvan...

Student of the Ukrainian Physics and Mathematics Lyceum of the National University of Kyiv, winner of the PTI 2020, 2021. He has been a member of Kvanta since 2018/19, since 2021 - as an assistant. Assistant at the Kvanta 2021 summer camp. He enjoys chess, volleyball, and cycling.

Leonid Diachenko

Assistant

Student of Bar-Ilan University. Winner of the PTI 2021, city Olympiads in programming, and linguistics. Winner of guitar competitions. Hobbies: playin...

Student of Bar-Ilan University. Winner of the PTI 2021, city Olympiads in programming, and linguistics. Winner of guitar competitions. Hobbies: playing guitar, and board games.

Artem Volyk

Math teacher

A student of Systems Analysis at the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Multiple-time winner o...

A student of Systems Analysis at the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Multiple-time winner of city-level Olympiads in Mathematics and Programming. Interested in football.

Rostislav Peshkov

Math teacher

Student of the Optima Distance Education Center. A multiple winner of city and national Olympiads in mathematics and programming. A graduate of Kvanta...

Student of the Optima Distance Education Center. A multiple winner of city and national Olympiads in mathematics and programming. A graduate of Kvanta and the first in Plyusnik for four years 😁 Loves to talk and laugh a lot.

Vadim Hasseev

Mathematics teacher

Student of the University of Cambridge. Bronze medalist of the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO-2022), and multiple winner of the All-Ukrainian...

Student of the University of Cambridge. Bronze medalist of the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO-2022), and multiple winner of the All-Ukrainian Student Mathematics Olympiads (2019, 2020, 2021). Silver medalist of the International Zhautikovsky Mathematics Olympiad 2022, Bronze medalist of the Iranian Mathematics Olympiad (IGO-2021). Gold medalist of the Yasinsky National Geometry Olympiad 2021. Gold medalist of the National Team Olympiad in Programming 2021. He was awarded a presidential scholarship in 2022. He plays football, volleyball and badminton.

Denis Kozurak

Math teacher

A third-year student at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Computer Science. Prize-winner of the 3rd stage of the Ukrainian Nat...

A third-year student at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Computer Science. Prize-winner of the 3rd stage of the Ukrainian National Mathematics Olympiad and participant of the 4th stage in the 2018–2019 academic year.

Uliana Kartseliuba

Math teacher

Physics student at the University of Tübingen. Prizewinner of city-level mathematics and computer science olympiads. Enjoys dogs, anime, manga, TV ser...

Physics student at the University of Tübingen. Prizewinner of city-level mathematics and computer science olympiads. Enjoys dogs, anime, manga, TV series, socializing with people, and playing mafia.

Daria Fastovets

Mathematics teacher

Coordinator of the Faculty of Mathematics at Kyiv School of Economics. In the past, a prize winner of city and regional Olympiads in mathematics and p...

Coordinator of the Faculty of Mathematics at Kyiv School of Economics. In the past, a prize winner of city and regional Olympiads in mathematics and physics. Organizer of the Ukrainian round of the World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) 2023. Enjoys people, nature, and music.

Kateryna Svitovenko

Mathematics teacher

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Applied Mathematics. Since 2...

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Applied Mathematics. Since 2022, a jury member of the Ukrainian National Mathematical Olympiads for school students. I enjoy playing board games and traveling.

Yevheniia Frankevych

Mathematics teacher

A student at the University of Cambridge. Bronze medalist at the IMO, two-time silver and gold medalist at the EGMO. Loves cats and playing Minesweepe...

A student at the University of Cambridge. Bronze medalist at the IMO, two-time silver and gold medalist at the EGMO. Loves cats and playing Minesweeper.

Kseniia Drozdova

Mathematics teacher

A mathematics student at Jagiellonian University, bronze medalist at IMO 2023. Enjoys cycling, animals, watching anime, and reading manga.

Tetiana Khomenko

Mathematics teacher

A student at a pedagogical university, prize-winner of the Ukrainian National Mathematics Olympiad, as well as regional Olympiads in Physics, Ukrainia...

A student at a pedagogical university, prize-winner of the Ukrainian National Mathematics Olympiad, as well as regional Olympiads in Physics, Ukrainian Language, and the Junior Academy of Sciences (MAN). I regularly serve on juries for Olympiads and mathematical battles, and I organize a logic puzzle contest. I also hold a first-class chess rank and enjoy all kinds of creative activities)

Matvii Kurskyi

Mathematics teacher

A student at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Prize-winner of the city-level Mathematics Olympiad. Interested in geometry, music, and foo...

A student at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Prize-winner of the city-level Mathematics Olympiad. Interested in geometry, music, and football.

Kostiantyn Kucher

Math teacher

A student of the Institute of Applied Systems Analysis at National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. Two-time...

A student of the Institute of Applied Systems Analysis at National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. Two-time bronze medalist of the All-Ukrainian stage of the Mathematics Olympiad. Passionate about music, chess, and cute animals.

Oleksandr Voitsekhovskyi

Math teacher

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Applied Mathematics. Former...

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Applied Mathematics. Former prize winner of city, regional, and All-Ukrainian Mathematics Olympiads. Since 2023, a member of the jury for various mathematics olympiads.

Viktor Mashtaliar

Math teacher

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Participant and prize winner of the regi...

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Participant and prize winner of the regional and All-Ukrainian stages of the research competitions of the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in mathematics and computer science. Hobbies include, in addition to mathematics, reading and working out at the gym.

Karolina Susol

Math teacher

I am studying Applied Mathematics (1st year of the master’s program at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv). During my school years, I partic...

I am studying Applied Mathematics (1st year of the master’s program at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv). During my school years, I participated in and won many mathematics competitions (All-Ukrainian Olympiad — 3rd diploma, silver medal at the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad, and math battles), and continued competing during university (silver medal at the International Mathematics Competition for University Students). I am originally from Uzhhorod, and I highly recommend visiting this cozy city. Besides mathematics, I enjoy singing folk songs and reading fiction.

Bohdan Chub

Math and Programming assistant

I am studying in the 11th grade in a small town. Last year, I won the regional chemistry tournament and olympiad. I obtained a Polish language certifi...

I am studying in the 11th grade in a small town. Last year, I won the regional chemistry tournament and olympiad. I obtained a Polish language certificate at the B2 level. My hobbies include programming, sports, and chemistry.

Yana Shestakovska

Math teacher

A 4th-year student of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics. Actively involved in the popularization of mathematics. I run my own seminar at the In...

A 4th-year student of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics. Actively involved in the popularization of mathematics. I run my own seminar at the Institute of Mathematics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. I enjoy drawing and photography.

Yana Kolodach

Math teacher

Student at the University of Würzburg (JMU), Germany, previously studied at the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko Nation...

Student at the University of Würzburg (JMU), Germany, previously studied at the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Winner and silver medalist of the IMC 2022 and 2023. Observer A at RMM 2023 and team leader at CAPS 2025. Participant in the IMO selection 2021. Silver medalist of EGMO 2020 and the All-Ukrainian Student Mathematics Olympiad in 2019 and 2021. Involved in the project since its inception in 2019 as a mathematics teacher. Multiple-time Ukrainian champion, prizewinner of the World Cup and European Championships in Kyokushin Karate, holding 2nd kyu rank. Certified artist.

Viktoriia Matiushenko

Math teacher

A student of the Faculty of Economics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Economic Cybernetics. Prizewinner of city and regio...

A student of the Faculty of Economics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Economic Cybernetics. Prizewinner of city and regional Olympiads in mathematics, physics, and informatics, as well as a prizewinner of the research project competition of the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in physics and economics.

Denis Shcherbak

Kvanta (Programming Language) Engineer

Postgraduate student of the Faculty of Cybernetics of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Prizewinner of city Olympiads in mathematics and p...

Postgraduate student of the Faculty of Cybernetics of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Prizewinner of city Olympiads in mathematics and programming, participant of the selections in programming for the All-Ukrainian Olympiad. One of the key developers of the programming program at Kvanta. Developed the programming language "kvanta", which is studied in younger groups in the club. Interested in non-classical programming languages, is fond of volleyball, plays the guitar and cajon.

Kyrylo Hrynevych

Programming teacher

Student at Paris-Saclay University, majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science. Prizewinner of the 2020 International Zhautykov Olympiad in Informat...

Student at Paris-Saclay University, majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science. Prizewinner of the 2020 International Zhautykov Olympiad in Informatics (IZhO). Medalist in Ukrainian national Olympiads in Informatics in 2020 and 2021. Winner of city-level Olympiads in Informatics and Mathematics. Enthusiastic about chess, basketball, and playing the guitar.

Artem Verbytskyi

Programming teacher

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Software Engineering. A priz...

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Software Engineering. A prize-winner of the national stage of the Geography Olympiad, and of the regional stage in Physics and Astronomy. In his free time, he enjoys doing sports or fishing on the banks of the Dnipro River.

Yaroslav Vorobyov

Programming teacher

Fourth-year student of Software Engineering at the Faculty of Cybernetics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. I have 3 years of teaching ex...

Fourth-year student of Software Engineering at the Faculty of Cybernetics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. I have 3 years of teaching experience. I enjoy showing that programming is fun!

Andrii Shtyfurko

Programming teacher

A student of the Faculty of Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. A participant of city-level Olympiads in Mathematics and Prog...

A student of the Faculty of Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. A participant of city-level Olympiads in Mathematics and Programming. I enjoy shoegaze, composing music, and doing sports.

Anton Kolot

Programming teacher

A student at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, software engineer. Interested in programming, learning foreign languages, and popular scien...

A student at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, software engineer. Interested in programming, learning foreign languages, and popular science. Prizewinner of the regional stage of the school Chemistry Olympiad.

Andrii Tkach

Programming teacher

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Software Engineering. Prize...

A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, majoring in Software Engineering. Prize winner of city-level Olympiads in mathematics and programming. Enjoys music, playing football, and working out at the gym.

Bohdan Chub

Math and Programming assistant

I am studying in the 11th grade in a small town. Last year, I won the regional chemistry tournament and olympiad. I obtained a Polish language certifi...

I am studying in the 11th grade in a small town. Last year, I won the regional chemistry tournament and olympiad. I obtained a Polish language certificate at the B2 level. My hobbies include programming, sports, and chemistry.

Artem Hudz

Programming assistant

I study at Hlukhiv Lyceum and am a prizewinner of regional Olympiads in Physics (3rd place), Chemistry (2nd place), and English (2nd place). I go to t...

I study at Hlukhiv Lyceum and am a prizewinner of regional Olympiads in Physics (3rd place), Chemistry (2nd place), and English (2nd place). I go to the gym, love coding and working on electronics.

Anastasia Nagurna

Astronomy teacher

A graduate of the Faculty of Physics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Prize-winner of the 3rd stage of the Astronomy Olympiad, and a r...

A graduate of the Faculty of Physics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Prize-winner of the 3rd stage of the Astronomy Olympiad, and a researcher of exoplanets at the Main Astronomical Observatory of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. A Tolkien enthusiast, fencing and chess lover, writer, and poet.

Darina Provolska

Astronomy teacher

Student at the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", majoring...

Student at the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", majoring in Physics and Astronomy. Graduate of the Kyiv Junior Academy of Sciences (KMAN) section "Astronomy and Astrophysics" in 2021 and prize-winner of its second stage. For four years, she has been observing celestial objects, researching AGNs and comets, and for three years has been promoting science. She leads the "Exploring the Universe" club at KPI in her faculty and teaches astronomy at a secondary school. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, photography, chess, reading, volleyball, and swimming.

Oleksandra Bilous

Atronomy and physics teacher

I am a student at the Faculty of Physics of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. I have won awards at nationwide Olympiads in physics, mathem...

I am a student at the Faculty of Physics of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. I have won awards at nationwide Olympiads in physics, mathematics, and astronomy. Winner of the All-Ukrainian Astronomy Olympiad (2023) and the All-Ukrainian Minor Academy of Sciences Astronomy Competition (2023).

Polina Kondratenko

Astronomy teacher

A student of the Faculty of Physics at KNU. Bronze medalist of IOAA-jr 2023, prizewinner of the international exhibitions IFEST-2025 and INOVA-2024. I...

A student of the Faculty of Physics at KNU. Bronze medalist of IOAA-jr 2023, prizewinner of the international exhibitions IFEST-2025 and INOVA-2024. I absolutely love astronomy and physics, animals, and reading books :)

Oleksandra Bilous

Atronomy and physics teacher

I am a student at the Faculty of Physics of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. I have won awards at nationwide Olympiads in physics, mathem...

I am a student at the Faculty of Physics of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. I have won awards at nationwide Olympiads in physics, mathematics, and astronomy. Winner of the All-Ukrainian Astronomy Olympiad (2023) and the All-Ukrainian Minor Academy of Sciences Astronomy Competition (2023).

Andrii Makhteiev

Physics teacher

Student of the Faculty of Physics at Kyiv National University, graduate of Lyceum No. 145, participant in nationwide physics Olympiads, tutor, and Oly...

Student of the Faculty of Physics at Kyiv National University, graduate of Lyceum No. 145, participant in nationwide physics Olympiads, tutor, and Olympiad coach.

Maksym Ulanov

Physics teacher

Third-year student at the Faculty of Physics, Department of Quantum Field Theory.