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THIS IS IVAN.

THIS IS IVAN.

THIS IS IVAN.

Read my journal.

Welcome!

I’m Ivan. I grew up in a small village in Ukraine, and at sixteen I moved to San Diego. That’s where I picked up a camera for the first time. Since then I’ve been trying to catch the stuff that goes by fast: nature, people’s faces when they’re not posing, little moments nobody else stops for. These days I also make videos about life, college, and starting over, and I’m slowly writing a book. Look around, and if something here makes you feel something, tell me.

— Ivan

first camera, 2022

race day w/ CAF

my spot on campus

home

Something I am Trying Out

Videos

How I Lost My Leg

How I Lost My Leg

Be the Main Character of Your Own Life

Be the Main Character of Your Own Life

coming soon!

The Art of Slowing Down

coming soon!

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Lost My Leg

words, mostly true

Writing & Journal

The book — in progress

Changemaker Hub story — talk

essays

Here I’ll tell you about my adventures.

see you soon!

that’s me

About me

I’m a sophomore at the University of San Diego, studying International Relations with minors in Economics and Creative Writing.

I’m still finding my style. When I’m not making things, I work at the Student Wellness Center, surf, and train for triathlons with the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

I speak Ukrainian and English, and I’m learning Japanese.

don’t be shy

LET’S TALK

LET’S TALK

Something here made you think of something? Write me. I read everything.

© 2026 Ivan

San Diego, CA