Yevhen Pronin, Ukrainian lawyer and member of a volunteer formation in the russian-Ukrainian war

Tell me, in general how does your day go, do you have any daily rituals?

Discipline beats talent, so every day I have to do routine things: communicate with partners of my projects: Pronin & Partners, Rozmay agency and Podcasterna Kyiv, make a daily donation or several donations, and read a biography of a random famous person. The last ritual has been with me since my first year of university, and that was 15 years ago.

What city do you love the most, where do you feel comfortable? 

I love Kyiv the most, I feel comfortable both in the capital and in my native Cherkasy.

What are your favorite places for inspiration, work, walks?

Baikove cemetery - a place of stories, biographies and interesting facts; Vernadsky library - a place of calmness and inspiration; Zhukov island - a place of solitude and light walks. All places are unique and historical. I'm there very often, sometimes with friends.

Is your backpack a daily thing or as needed?

My backpack is with me in trials, in the car, on flights and trips. When my friends see me without a backpack, they start to panic a little, immediately ask if I forgot it somewhere in a cafe or car.

Are you a person who can fit life in one suitcase or vice versa?

Definitely so. We live in a digital world. Things are easy to change. They should help, not burden.

What 3 things are always with you?

Phone, camera, book.

What do you pay attention to when choosing things? 

Accessories, hardware, often the brand, relevance in today's time and practicality. Also the color.