About Mariya

Mariya Heinbockel is an independent writer and historian.

She is a graduate (Master of Arts) of the elite Master’s program in Eastern European Studies at the Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich with a focus on Ukrainian History. 

She was a fellow of the DAAD, the U.S. Department of State, and other programs. 

She is a member of the Elite Network of Bavaria. 

In 2022, she received an award from the City of Augsburg for her active social contribution and help for refugees from Ukraine.