A student-led protest has gained momentum in Kyiv, with demonstrators taking to the streets under the banner of ‘Vitrenko to the wind.’ This slogan encapsulates the protesters’ demand for the immediate dismissal of Andriy Vitrenko, a prominent figure in the Ministry of Education and Science. The movement has mobilized a coalition of students and educators, who are calling for his removal from his current post and preventing any possibility of his appointment as a minister.
The protests are part of an ongoing critique of educational policies and governance within the ministry. Participants argue that Vitrenko’s tenure has been marked by controversies and ineffectiveness, prompting public outrage. The demonstration highlights a growing divide between government officials and the student populace, with the latter expressing frustration over perceived mismanagement and a lack of reform in the education sector.