KSPA

How wonderful it is to be a mature student in a group of well-rounded and multifaceted people from the first class of the Governance Engineering course at KSPA!
You are all incredible — both lecturers and students — all as one.
This experience is one of the most valuable in life and definitely one that will shape my future.
The transformation of the hero took place module by module.
Now I know for sure: one is one, but a real flock gathers in heaven.
There is an understanding of the pricelessness and power of intuitive friendship and partnership — something that is felt with the heart, takes longer to reach the head, and only then unfolds like an epiphany.
I wish us endless development, interaction, and creation — for our children and the bright future of our country.
Learning in times like these is only possible thanks to our defenders.
P.S.
Thank you for allowing me to sleep a little during lectures — that is also priceless.

I experienced KSPA.
That’s how I respond to friends who ask me where I disappeared to for four months.
Just as every child experiences their first love or teenage crisis, I experienced a major life change.
I came here seeking knowledge.
But in reality, I came here seeking senses.
For people who feel deeper, think broader, and live honestly.
For answers that don’t close questions but tune your inner compass — values, meanings, presence.
And I found much more.
KSPA is not just an abbreviation.
It’s not a school, a community, or a noun.
It’s a state.
A state of love.
A state you want to be in.
Where respect is in the eyes.
Hugs are real.
Words are meaningful.
These four months have been my personal journey.
Therapy, learning, living, rediscovering myself.
I was reborn alongside you.
Thank you to everyone!
Thank you to the teachers and lecturers — for your skill in maintaining space and not imposing ‘correct’
answers.

For questions that linger long after the modules.
And for your presence — deep and alive.
Thank you to the community — my tribe. My pack.
Where you can be real.
To search, to doubt, to laugh, to be silent, to make mistakes — and to be accepted.
I’m not saying goodbye, I’m taking everything that happened with me, with the hope that there is more to come!

Finally, I have arrived at my place of rejuvenation and intellectual enrichment!
I am delighted that, although late (the waste recycling plant came first), I have joined the intensive course «Governance Engineering» at the Kyiv School of Public Administration named after S. Nyzhnyy.
An interesting lecture by former Minister of Economy Pavlo Sheremeta on ‘Innovative Management’ — another brainstorming session!
During today’s training, the phrase ‘Cogito ergo sum’ comes to mind, which means ‘I think, therefore I am.’ Only with intellectual enrichment is growth possible!
In conclusion, here is a quote from Thomas Snyder’s book On Freedom (my current book):
“They talk about the country, we talk about people. Only people can be free. If we believe that something (someone) else can give us freedom, we will never know what we should do. As soon as you believe that freedom is given, it disappears.”
Let’s follow our path to victory and freedom!
Ukraine will prevail!
Let’s build Ukraine every day!

Yesterday marked the end of an extraordinary stage in my journey — the ‘Governance Engineering’ course at KSPA.
It was not just an educational programme — it was a real personal transformation.
It is a little sad to say goodbye to this atmosphere of depth, development and new meanings.
But I know for sure that there is more to come. And it will be even more interesting.
Thank you for every conversation, for every question that changed my thinking, for every step forward.

How do you spend your weekends? I had the honour of joining a group of people studying at the Kyiv School of Public Administration named after S. Nyzhnyy. The unique project I joined is a training programme called ‘Governance Engineering’. From 17 to 19 January 2025, I attended a series of lectures and participated in interactive classes. All participants discussed contemporary challenges in management, moral and political aspects of leadership, identity, emotional intelligence, and development strategies.
Key topics of the course:
Strategic development of cultural sites. Special emphasis was placed on the example of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve. Studying in a unique spiritual centre that is almost 1,000 years old is a unique experience. How are values formed, what is the Lavra Cross, what does the Diadem of Ukrainian Glory consist of?
Spiritual foundations of management. How the ethos of service can become a tool for improving management practices.
Emotional intelligence. Practices of self-regulation, empathy, and team communication. Business coach Olena Sysoieva spoke about the heart of a future successful leader, what emotional maturity is, and the components of empathetic leadership. Special thanks for the homework assignment, new experience, and a storm of positive emotions.
Philosophy of morality and politics. Approaches to resolving ethical conflicts in management positions. Interests – norms – values. A deep look at things that seem simple at first glance.
Identity and its unexpected and diverse aspects. Where does Ukraine stand in the context of global modernisation? Will the ‘iceberg’ withstand all the consequences of global warming? How can European and Eurasian values be compared? Is our country ready to embark on a path of civilisational change and undergo constant transformation over the next 100 years? In my opinion, every civil servant, regardless of rank, needs deep and fundamental knowledge. Interesting sources for finding answers to all questions and directions for self-development.
Strategic analysis: Ukraine 2030. Long-term prospects and paths for the development of communities within the state. Anatoliy Amelin – geopolitics and Ukraine, financial risks and economic losses, challenges and threats, international relations and global security, demographics, AI technologies and a wealth of unique knowledge… We discussed the place of education in this strategy, its impact and uniqueness.
Our future depends only on us, so let’s create it with our own hands. To be continued…

KSPA is a high-quality platform for acquiring new knowledge in a short period of time, and there is no equivalent in the country today.
Thank you for your work!
I wish you and your families success and good luck.
With respect! 

The School of Ministers programme at the Kyiv School of Public Administration named after S. Nyzhnyy has come to an end. Thank you to our amazing teachers and speakers for their experience, knowledge and motivation. Thank you to everyone we studied with for your energy, support and values.
Thank you to the wonderful Anna Mishchenko for creating a real home atmosphere. Thanks to you, learning turned into meetings with good friends! It was wonderful! But, as our incomparable Olga Babiy said, it’s only just beginning.

I completed the Governance Engineering programme at the Kyiv School of Public Administration.
This course helped me gain a new perspective on management, teamwork, responsibility, and the meaning behind the decisions we make every day.
There was a lot about strategy and how to build
systems that work.
I am grateful to the team of teachers, speakers, and everyone in
the group.
Now it’s time to put it into practice.