# Iryna Shostak

> Iryna Shostak is a Kyiv-based communications strategist, linza agency co-founder and partner, poet and documentary director. Her work includes My Dad is a Lightning Researcher, recognised with a special diploma at Doc Kyiv Fest in 2024, and communications and advocacy for the Museum of Stolen Art. In 2026 she announced a move out of linza’s operational leadership toward expert and mentoring work.

- **Role:** Co-founder and partner at linza agency; Communications Lead at Museum of Stolen Art
- **Organizations:** linza agency, Museum of Stolen Art, Workshop of Experimental Culture, EVTERPA
- **From:** Kyiv, Ukraine
- **Education:** National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Indie Lab
- **Known for:** Special diploma in the national competition at Doc Kyiv Fest 2024 for My Dad is a Lightning Researcher., Author of poetry collection Changeable (Мінлива)., Programme manager of Creative Communications Academy, whose 2023 cohort produced work for five civil-society organisations.

## Career timeline

- **2017** — Co-organised White Readings, a music and poetry series.
- **2019** — In her later public account, began building linza agency with Les Yakymchuk in this year.
- **2023** — Completed debut documentary My Dad is a Lightning Researcher; hosted Balachki and Baklava; programme manager for Creative Communications Academy.
- **2024** — Debut documentary received a special diploma at Doc Kyiv Fest; co-directed Between the Ends of War with Tetiana Peresunko.
- **2026** — Announced handover of linza’s operational leadership to Les Yakymchuk, remaining a business partner and moving toward expert work.

## Achievements

- Special diploma in the national competition at Doc Kyiv Fest 2024 for My Dad is a Lightning Researcher.
- Author of poetry collection Changeable (Мінлива).
- Programme manager of Creative Communications Academy, whose 2023 cohort produced work for five civil-society organisations.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Described leading the opening module of the MOSA Heritage Advocacy Lab, an international programme with more than 40 participants.
- **2026-06** — Announced the Museum of Stolen Art ambassadors initiative and plans for a Friends community and modular travelling exhibition.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iryna-shostak/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22