UKRAINIAN
MODERN CAMP
AT BURNING MAN

Denys Kanel

The owner of Misto Camp and CEO of a full-service creative media company, Denys also founded the largest Ukrainian hub in North America. This hub organizes business forums, educational initiatives, and oversees awards that honor the most accomplished entrepreneurs with Ukrainian origins. His passion for art led him to establish a gallery in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant Soho district, which has become a center for creativity and popular gatherings

Kateryna Shcherbakova

Marketing Director at a media company in New York with more than 10 years of experience in marketing

KHRYSTYNA KHRANOVSKA

Yevhen Klopotenko

Ukrainian chef, restaurateur, social activist, blogger, and TV presenter. Yevhen will not be at Burning Man. Instead, he will create an author's menu for the Misto Camp, with his unique recipes being used in the camp's kitchen

KATERYNA KRYVOLAP

Canadian-Ukrainian artist breathing new life into ancient traditions. She merges contemporary vision with Petrykivka — a Ukrainian folk art recognized by UNESCO.

As the creator of her own art and jewelry brand, she transforms ancestral symbols into meaningful, wearable pieces. Her mission: to carry cultural wisdom into the future — through teaching, art, and beautifully crafted objects that connect heritage with modern life

LESYA VERBA

Bold and visionary, a Ukrainian‑American creator whose work fuses wearable art, multimedia performance, and public murals. From fashion-forward paintings on jackets and crowns to commanding murals in Odesa and Kyiv, her voice is unmistakable. She also composes and performs, bringing ritual, history, and emotion into each performance and visual piece. A catalyst of cultural memory, she lives in Brooklyn and continues to transform the world—canvas by canvas

Ola Rondiak

American-born artist with strong Ukrainian roots. Rondiak’s works weave her family’s history along with Ukraine’s history in a contemporary fashion in the form of sculptures, paintings and clothing that has garnered her distinctive style international recognition. Ola’s art reflects Ukraine’s century-long struggle for freedom. Rondiak’s artwork, often described as “contemporary art with a historical conscious” is characterized by intricate details and a deliberate incorporation of her rich cultural and historical background

Yurii Yurkovsky

He is the CCO of the largest Ukrainian hub in North America. Additionally, Yurii is the CAO of a large business community of Ukrainians in the US and the COO of >Misto Camp, where he is responsible for operational management. He has many years of experience in organizing events

Dima Martseniuk

Chef, known as the Ambassador of Borscht and Ukrainian cuisine in the USA. He is working on different projects and events with Embassy of Ukraine, Permanent Mission of Ukraine in UN and mostly with all Ukrainian consulates in USA. He is member of chefs-diplomats club by Ukrainian Foreign Affairs

Igor Pukasenko

Ukrainian chef-restaurateur, part of the main team of the association of the south of Ukraine. Currently developing personal projects in Miami

LERA LAGANZA

Designer and Digital Fashion Diva: IT fashion developer, digitizes, and adapts businesses for the metaverse. She is the founder of an online platform for fashion management training and a company that combines physical and digital fashion. Her side project is TIORA, Queen of the dance floor and the world's first female DJ to perform with a laser harp

Zhenya Zasutsky

He is a 4-time Burner, passionate about architecture, design, and technology. In 2011, he founded an architectural bureau that became one of the top 20 design bureaus in Ukraine. In 2020, Zhenya founded an app for emotional connections between loved ones. Additionally, he has a private collection of contemporary artworks by Ukrainian artists and organizes non-commercial exhibitions and art lectures

Volodymyr Kulikov

20 years of hospitality experience

Iryna Teslyuk

Owner of an Event Agency in Miami. Organizer of an environmental project. Co-owner of a women’s club in Florida

Filipp Suchkov

General Manager responsible for tech projects, events, and finance at a media company

Eugene Lavatman

6 years at Burning Man, contributing positive energy, plenty of hugs, and valuable unsolicited advice, along with an abundance of snacks. 7 years in real estate and communal housing. 20 years in the hospitality and digital marketing sectors, having organized over 1,000 events

Eleonora Koniukh

She has over 15 years of experience as a stylist and hairdresser. Her career includes work in music videos and advertisements, as well as experience managing her own salon business. Additionally, she works as a DJ. In Kyiv and Lviv, she organized techno events featuring well-known Ukrainian DJs. Last year, she attended Burning Man for the first time, where she performed her DJ set

Alina Ryan

Owner of a Ukrainian take out restaurant in Manhattan. Co-owner of a contracting company in New Jersey

VOLODYMYR HAHONIN

Entrepreneur, strategist, and connector. Founder of a nonprofit born from annual charity birthday events. With a background in marketing, branding, and crowdfunding, he creates projects that deliver not just services — but emotion, meaning, and experience. Born in Luhansk and now based in Miami. Two-time Burner and proud girl-dad. Passionate about philosophy, literature, applied AI, and uniting people through meaningful gatherings

Pavel Kubin

Videographer and creator of captivating videos

Konstantin Stanislavsky

Showman, MC and host, and owner of an event agency. Organizing and hosting events for over 15 years

Olha Brailovska

Interior and visual designer passionate about shaping emotions through space, color, and aesthetics. This year, Olha will be decorating bikes at Misto Camp — transforming them into playful, personalized art pieces for the journey across the Playa

Oleksandr Tkalenko

Chef and culinary concept creator. Specializing in launching restaurants from scratch, developing menus, and leading culinary masterclasses

Liliia Kudlai

Beauty advocate, model, influencer, blogger, stylist, event planner

Vlad Yama

Ukrainian dancer, choreographer, entrepreneur, TV presenter, host, DJ

Alla Lukash

Sailara — Playa name. Creates a life filled with freedom, travel, and business. Sails toward new horizons, living in harmony with the rhythm of the wind and the inner light carried within

Yuriy litvinov

Born in Ukraine and living in Toronto, he loves traveling, chess, snowboarding, yachting, and exploring all that the world has to offer

Andrii Shatyrko

Marketer and blogger, known for organizing kids’ festivals in Los Angeles and creating engaging community events

Ilona Chernobai

An influencer and singer in the R&B/Pop style. She promotes businesses on social media, works as a fitness trainer, and is the founder of an online weight-loss marathon

Viacheslav Gryn

From Kyiv, now based in San Diego. Entrepreneur and investor in California commercial real estate, founder of a recruitment company in Poland. Exploring longevity, nutrition, and a vibrant healthy lifestyle

Taras Moroz

Owner of a large chain of restaurants and cafés

Mariana Kozak

Highly experienced creative marketer with 20 years in the event industry, also recognized as MC KOZAK for her work at Ukrainian events across the USA

Oleksandra Chudnovsky

Psychologist and transformational guide, organizing retreats and sacred ceremonies across the U.S. Her work integrates psychology, breathwork, sound healing, and ancient practices, helping people reconnect with their true essence. She also creates sacred kimonos as tools of healing and empowerment. With love, honesty, and depth, her mission is to hold space and guide others toward freedom and joy

Alex Yaro

Photographer, traveler, and explorer. Visited over 100 countries, capturing stunning models in breathtaking locations around the world

Natalia Kortiak

Kyiv born, Miami-based real estate professional dedicated to helping people find not just a property, but a place where their life truly unfolds; passionate about beautiful spaces, meaningful connections, and creating experiences that bring joy and inspiration

Nargiz Zakirova

American singer and representative of a musical dynasty. She has a lot of bright events and creative experiments, talented performances and high-profile shows

Sergiy Wenger

Business advisor and mentor, creator of the Mindful Management framework and speaker at business schools. He has led companies and major projects across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Founder of a consulting company and an institute for the research and development of mindfulness in business management

Alexander Chudnovsky

Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience in the United States working for the largest accounting firms. He has now transitioned to working with individual clients, applying his expertise in business formation, accounting, taxation, and financial strategy. Beyond numbers, he calls himself a “spiritual accountant,” helping people align their finances with clarity, balance, and long-term vision

Alex Mazur

Photographer and videographer who loves cars and capturing the beautiful moments of life

Volodymyr Dorogobid

Filmmaker, cinematographer, media producer