Daniil Zenkin

Daniil Zenkin, a 26-year-old puppeteer from Kharkiv now living in Kyiv, has emerged as a notable figure in recent protests against government actions that threaten the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies. Known for his unique style of protest, he creatively uses his puppetry skills to engage the public, projecting slogans onto walls and donning a cardboard puppet costume. Zenkin is passionate about the power of puppetry and dreams of establishing his own theater school in Kyiv that promotes integrity among educators. His artistic vision is coupled with a desire to inspire political engagement among the youth, reflecting a new wave of activism in Ukraine.