Team

Valeriia Snopkova

Video Production Manager

Valeriia Snopkova is a Video Production Manager at the Kyiv Independent. Previously, she worked as an Editorial Assistant and Editorial Projects Producer at the Kyiv Independent. She is responsible for the on-site production of various video formats and for managing editorial video projects, including documentaries and special video series, from development and logistics to filming. Valeriia holds a Master's degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University.

v.snopkova@kyivindependent.com

For media & speaking inquiries:
press@kyivindependent.com

Articles

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A village feast in Ukraine | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 5

by Toma Istomina, Valeriia Snopkova, Jason Blevins, Vladyslav Samusenko, Masha LavrovaSeptember 27, 2025

In Episode 5 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” Masha’s journey reaches its final chapter. Before leaving, she brings everyone together for a shared meal, stories, and moments that reflect her month-long experience.

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Ukrainian history vs. Russian propaganda | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 4

by Toma Istomina, Jason Blevins, Valeriia Snopkova, Masha Lavrova, Vladyslav SamusenkoSeptember 20, 2025

In Episode 4 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” Masha’s quiet rural routine is interrupted by a new mission: uncover the local history and debunk Russian propaganda myths about Ukraine.

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Tarot, cows, and village secrets | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 3

by Toma Istomina, Valeriia Snopkova, Jason Blevins, Masha Lavrova, Vladyslav SamusenkoSeptember 13, 2025

In episode 3 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova discovers that village life is about more than chores — it’s about earning the trust of the community.

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First taste of Ukrainian village life | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 2

by Toma Istomina, Jason Blevins, Valeriia Snopkova, Masha Lavrova, Vladyslav SamusenkoSeptember 6, 2025

In episode 2 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova faces her first full day of village life. With a surprise letter from producer Valeriia, she’s tasked with managing household chores, exploring a local greenhouse, and starting her own little homestead.

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Will She Make It? | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 1

by Masha Lavrova, Vladyslav Samusenko, Valeriia Snopkova, Toma IstominaAugust 30, 2025

What’s it really like to live in a Ukrainian village during wartime? Masha Lavrova leaves the capital, Kyiv, and moves to a village to explore authentic Ukrainian rural life. She tries to survive for a month on a $500 budget — the average Ukrainian salary. Follow Masha’s bumpy journey to her new home in a village in Kyiv Oblast in the first episode.