Zoya Laktionova

Zoya Laktionova is a Ukrainian documentary filmmaker known for her work on the Mariupol project. She was born in Mariupol, Ukraine, and grew up speaking Ukrainian and Russian. Laktionova studied film at the Odessa National I. I. Mechnikov University and began her career as a documentary filmmaker in the 1990s. She has worked on several projects in Ukraine and abroad, including the Mariupol project, which explores the city's history and culture. Laktionova is also a writer and has published several articles on Ukrainian culture and history. She is known for her nuanced and insightful portrayals of Ukrainian life and culture.