Why do I coach?

I remember vividly 10 months between the moment I figured out which universities I would like to apply to and the actual offer of a full scholarship at Oxford. These were months full of ups and downs, as well as pitfalls that no website told me about. I was lucky to have a mentor helping me polish my motivation letters and CV. Without her, the process would have been even more complicated. Now it is my turn to pass on this knowledge and help the applicants transfer smoothly into a new chapter in their academic path. I know that most applicants already have a lot on their plates. Thus, my goal is simple - reduce the headaches connected with your applications and help you hone your writing. My priority will be international students who desire to study in the EU or the UK for their Master`s in Humanities or Social Sciences. However, my experience from Bard College equipped me with skills to consult BA applicants and those wanting to pursue their studies in the US. I would be thrilled to broaden my mentorship horizons and help you if my expertise matches your request.

Work Experience

Political Writer

Center for European Political Analysis (CEPA)

April 2022 - Present

Published 30+ articles on Eastern European politics (Ukraine and Russia) for one of the most influential US think tanks - CEPA.

Senior Editor for Long Form Content

JURIST

February 2023 - April 2025

For JURIST, I wrote a Balkan Dispatch, covering legal advancements in the region in 2023. Between 2024 and 2025, I worked as a Senior Editor, creating a series of articles on the legal life of Russia and the EU. For my achievements at JURIST, I was distinguished with a 2025 Wolmuth Award for extraordinary dedication.

Policy Intern

IEP & IEthanol

June 2023 - June 2024

IEP (3 months in 2024) + IEthanol (6 months in 2023) - Editing publications/policy papers; - Preparing presentations and other relevant documents. - Researching on security, euro-integration and legislations of Eastern Europe

Journalist

Voxeurop

February 2022 - April 2024

VoxEurop (2022, 6 months): contributing articles & coordinating a community of 5 Ukrainian authors creating a "war diary.” The European Journalism Observatory (2023, 8 months): writing a series of articles on media transformations and the work of journalists in unusual conditions (exile, war, etc.) Mnemonic (2024, 5 months): OSINT verification facilitated by Amnesty International.

Political Adviser

Independent Consultant

October 2021 - August 2023

As a freelance political adviser, I was developing political speeches for different politicians and assisting them with political communication.

Nikita (Mykyta) was also given offers to work at

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  SciencesPo Paris

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  Hertie School

Education

University of Oxford

MSc, Russian and East European Studies

2025 - 2026

In 2025 I was granted a prestigious EAA Qatar scholarship (3 spots), a full scholarship covering my studies at the University of Oxford. In October 2025, I am kicking off a 9-month MSc in Russian and East European Studies (acceptance rate under 20%) at the School of Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford.

Bard College

BA, Ethics-Politics

2023 - 2025

Grade: GPA 3.81 I was also a holder of two prestigious scholarships at this university: Bard Eurasian Scholarship (tuition and board) and DAAD Scholarship.

University of Zagreb

Exchange student, Political Science and Government

2023 - 2023

Grade: 95 I was a holder of an ERASMUS+ scholarship. University of Zagreb with its specific focus on the Balkans is ranked as the best university in Croatia in the field of social sciences.

University of Tartu

Exchange Student, Political Science

2022 - 2023

I was a holder of an ERASMUS+ scholarship. University of Tartu is ranked as the best university in Estonia in the field of social sciences