Anton Semyzhenko

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I’ve been working in journalism since my student days. An accidental start turned into a gateway to explore the world, paving the way for travels and creative experiments. Today, it's a vital way for me to support my country’s war effort.

My 20-year career covers everything from radio and daily newspapers to business and historical journalism. Beyond writing and editing, I consult for media outlets, serve on the selection committee for the "Honor of the Profession" awards, and can debate the flaws of modern journalism for hours. Still, I know this is where I'm most effective. I believe high-quality media is essential, which is why I help create it—and why I’m with Yellow Blue.

Off the clock, I head for the outdoors. To balance my deeply digital professional life, I keep everything else as analog as possible. If you have a favourite weekend getaway spot in Ukraine, I’d love to hear about it 🙂

Publications of the author

Assouline releases a book on Ukrainian naive art, exploring works discovered in attics and brought to international acclaim. Its story is told by curator Lidia Lykhach
The Ukrainian brand GUNIA Project and international publishing house Assouline have announced Naïve My Love: Ukrainian Art of the 20th Century, a new title presenting ...
Russia is destroying Ukrainian businesses — they need your support. We update this list every Monday
Russian missiles and drones regularly target Ukrainian businesses, striking factories, warehouses, retail locations, and logistics hubs. Companies are losing critical...
Ukrainian startup HEFT has created an “Apple Watch for cows.” Their device is already in use in Romania and Ukraine, and is now being prepared for launch in the US. Interview
In September 2024, Serhii Ryzhkov and Denys Maltsev founded HEFT, a startup developing "fitness trackers" for cows on farms. Later, Maria Mashkovska joined the team. Operating...
From creepy stories and puzzles to grand adventures: 30 video games by Ukrainian developers
Galicians fighting for survival in space, stalkers exploring the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone , Cossacks waging wars, and forest spirits gathering herbs for tea—these are just...
US-born artist Maya Hayuk always maintained a deep bond with Ukraine. After 2022, she reconnected with her homeland on a whole new level. Here is her story
In 1944, Maya Hayuk’s parents fled war-torn Ukraine. Eight decades later, their American-born daughter returned to her ancestral homeland by choice. Over the years, she...
What women and their children experience in emigration: rights advocate Anastasiia Podorozhnia shares her perspective
Anastasiia Podorozhnia initially created Martynka as a space where Ukrainians could get answers to simple, everyday questions. Over time, the initiative grew into...
Polish-Ukrainian relations are facing yet another crisis. Journalist Olena Babakova breaks down what is driving it and what is at stake
Following the full-scale invasion, Poland became the primary refuge for millions of Ukrainians. But in just a few years, Polish public sentiment has noticeably shifted....
Ukraine opens arms exports, but there are nuances. Why this matters both to us and to the West — an in-depth analysis
Just a few years ago, Ukraine was solely a recipient of Western military aid. Today, it’s rapidly transforming into a major arms manufacturer and a potential global...