Arina Rozvadovska

Arina Rozvadovska is a psychologist, playwright, and supervisor of social and cultural projects. She works with individuals who have experienced traumatic events, focusing on the psychological consequences of war, displacement, and prolonged stress. Her work lies at the intersection of psychology, social initiatives, and contemporary theatre.

Arina graduated from the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with a degree in Psychology. For a period of time, she served as a member of a city council, where she developed and implemented social support programs for vulnerable populations.

She was in Kyiv at the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This experience became a decisive turning point in her personal and professional path, reinforcing her commitment to working with people affected by war-related trauma.

In 2025, she joined the "Theatre of Veterans " project as a professional psychologist. Within the framework of this project, she wrote the play "I Don’t Want To," based on real-life stories of Ukrainians and created as a collective theatrical narrative. The play addresses themes of trauma, resistance, and the emotional reality of living next to an aggressive neighboring state — russia.

Through theatre, Arina continues her psychological work, using language and the stage as spaces for dialogue, reflection, and resilience