Maria Semenova
Graduated from the Faculty of Construction at Kryvyi Rih National University. Holds a master's degree in civil engineering and urban planning.
Began a media career in 2015 as a television journalist and host at a local TV channel. Later, worked as the press secretary for a local branch of a state-owned bank, PR manager at a mining corporation, and a communications specialist at PR agencies.
Interest in environmental issues is a fundamental value, especially for a resident of one of the most polluted industrial cities in Ukraine. Since November 2025, working at the EcoPolitika media platform has provided an opportunity to delve deeper into topics such as climate, green energy, the fight for Ukraine’s environment, and, more broadly, environmental policy in Ukraine and worldwide.
Due to criminal conspiracies led by forestry officials, thousands of trees continue to be illegally cut down in Ukraine
The capital's authorities failed to ensure the timely return of the land to the community, which gave the owner leverage in defending their rights