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Halyna Lukianets is the founder of the project, a renowned Ukrainian singer and folklorist. She holds the title of Merited Artist of Ukraine and leads the research and performance group "Muravskyi Shliakh." Throughout years of active field expeditions, she has collected and organized numerous materials dedicated to the traditional culture of Slobozhanshchyna and Poltavshchyna. Since 2019, Halyna has been actively contributing to the development of the Digital Archive of Folklore of Slobozhanshchyna and Poltavshchyna, while coordinating the work of the folklorists involved in the project.

Svitlana is one of the initiators of the resource. From the very beginning of the project, she has worked to ensure smooth team collaboration. With a background in cultural studies and a current career in IT management, she plays a vital role as a link between folklorists and IT specialists on the project. A recipient of the Lane Kirkland Scholarship from the Polish-American Freedom Foundation (2016/2017). Since 2024, she has been undertaking an internship at Indiana University in Bloomington, USA, as part of the Fulbright program. There, she is researching methodologies for creating digital folklore archives and exploring their application in the Ukrainian context.

Sergiy is a Technical Manager and Big Data Analyst. From day one, he has ensured the overall coordination of the IT team, worked on improving the database structure, generated product ideas, and taken responsibility for SEO promotion. A Ukrainian-American IT entrepreneur specializing in creating data-driven solutions for businesses. He holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics, with research experience in road safety.

Dmytro Solohub is an experienced backend developer responsible for the stability and efficiency of our website. His contributions may not always be visible at first glance, but they are crucial for the functioning of databases and search filters. Dmytro specializes in developing complex server-side solutions and ensuring a reliable architecture, making the user experience on our website fast and seamless.

Mykola Yevsiukov is an experienced frontend developer with over 8 years of experience, who joined the project in 2021. He is responsible for the layout of all these beautiful pages, implementing advanced technologies to create engaging user interfaces. Mykola specializes in developing promotional websites with animations and supporting legacy technologies. He continuously improves his skills by keeping up with the latest trends in front-end development.

Yuliia Luzan – cultural studies scholar and researcher of the traditional culture of Slobozhanshchyna, as well as a member of the research and performance group "Muravskyi Shliakh." She contributes to the project as an editor, transcriber, and communications manager. Yuliia works in the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Creative Industries at the Regional Organizational and Methodological Center for Culture and Arts in Kharkiv.

Vitaliy is a professional UI/UX designer with over 10 years of experience. He is a lecturer and the author of courses for freelancers and designers. Vitaliy is the owner of DesignWorks studio, which specializes in creating user-friendly and intuitive websites, landing pages, and promotional sites for small and medium-sized businesses. He joined the project team from its inception in 2019 and has contributed to the development of all design versions.

Viktoriya Telyashenko is a professional translator with a degree in philology from Karazin Kharkiv National University and over twenty years of experience in translation and teaching English. She joined the Digital Folklore Archive project in 2024, contributing to the creation of the English version of the website. Working on a volunteer basis, Viktoriya has gathered and manages a team of volunteer translators to ensure the high-quality translation of the project's materials.