Smirnova Polina
English Language Teacher & Creative Learning Facilitator
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Maria Povoroznyuk
Brussels, Belgium
Educator for Freedom and Independent Thinking
Educator for Freedom and Independent Thinking
Lukas Schneider
Graz, Austria
Animation Educator & Community Arts Facilitator
Animation Educator & Community Arts Facilitator
Eric Shur
Paris, France
Journalist & Children's Publisher
Journalist & Children's Publisher
Elena Morozova
Portugal, Lisbon
Primary School Teacher & Storytelling Educator
Primary School Teacher & Storytelling Educator
Daniel Novak
Gdańsk, Poland
Documentary Photographer & Visual Education Facilitator
Documentary Photographer & Visual Education Facilitator
Smirnova Polina
English Language Teacher & Creative Learning Facilitator
Maria Povoroznyuk
Brussels, Belgium
Educator for Freedom and Independent Thinking
Educator for Freedom and Independent Thinking
Lukas Schneider
Graz, Austria
Animation Educator & Community Arts Facilitator
Animation Educator & Community Arts Facilitator
Eric Shur
Paris, France
Journalist & Children's Publisher
Journalist & Children's Publisher
Elena Morozova
Portugal, Lisbon
Primary School Teacher & Storytelling Educator
Primary School Teacher & Storytelling Educator
Daniel Novak
Gdańsk, Poland
Documentary Photographer & Visual Education Facilitator
Documentary Photographer & Visual Education Facilitator
Join the Liberi Ludi community if you are an artist, an art educator, a creative workshop facilitator, or a teacher already working, or wishing to work, with children in situations of migration, and supporting their social integration through art, storytelling, and animation.
Liberi Ludi offers methodological support, shared practice, and a space for professional exchange between educators and creative practitioners working in this field. If you would like to take part in one of our programmes, or if you already have a project of your own aimed at the cultural and social integration of migrant children, our association can also help you shape it into grant applications and other funding opportunities.
Maria Povoroznyuk
Brussels, Belgium
Profession
Educator for Freedom and Independent Thinking
Role in Liberi Ludi
Tutor / Teacher
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I believe that children's rights — especially their right to play, to freedom of expression, successful integration into a new society, and the preservation of their cultural identity — are values of the highest importance. These are principles that I am both willing and eager to serve and promote. I would be honored to join as a founding mother 😉
Current Professional Activity
Helping reduce entropy in the world. Reducing chaos, creating clarity.
Creative Achievements
A debut stand-up comedy monologue: “Why Us Teachers Are the Best People on Earth” 🙂
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Running animation clubs based on storytelling methodologies involving migrant children
• Facilitating extracurricular groups and creative workshops in animation and storytelling to support the adaptation of migrant children
• Developing cultural projects within non-formal education programmes aimed at the social inclusion of migrant children
• Teaching storytelling with the involvement of migrant students as a tool for cultural adaptation
• Teaching foreign languages through art- and storytelling-based adaptation methods in mixed classrooms
• Leading animation courses within arts education programmes to support adaptation and inclusion in mixed classrooms involving migrant children
Languages
• English (fluent)
• Ukrainian (mother tongue)
• Russian (mother tongue)
• French (B2)
Eric Shur
Paris, France
Profession
Journalist
Role in Liberi Ludi
Artist / Tutor
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I have been publishing children's magazines for children learning foreign languages since the early 2000s. In 2022 I relocated from Russia and saw first-hand how children adapt to a new linguistic and cultural environment, and the role that art plays in that process. I consider our experience at that stage a real success, and it led me to launch the Babiling Animation Kit magazine, in which I brought together my own experience and that of fellow artists who had been through relocation and helped children along the way.
Current Professional Activity
Publisher of children's press
Creative Achievements
Founder and director of 'Chastny Korrespondent', named the best website on the Russian internet in the 'Culture and Mass Communications' category in 2012.
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Editing of pedagogical and children's literature
• Production of artistic content for the development and social inclusion of children adapting to a new country, through storytelling and animation
• Cultural projects within non-formal education aimed at the social inclusion of children in a new country
Languages
• Russian (mother tongue)
• Belarusian (fluent)
• English (fluent)
• French (B2)
• Hebrew (basic)
Polina Smirnova
Casablanca, Morocco
Profession
English Language Teacher
Role in Liberi Ludi
Teacher / Tutor
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I am an English language teacher who worked with preschool children in Vietnam. My teaching approach combined language learning with creativity, play, and active interaction. For each lesson, I designed original educational games, learning cards, presentations, and short videos to create an engaging and enjoyable learning experience.
I believe that creativity, play, and storytelling help children feel confident while discovering a new language and culture. This is why I strongly identify with the Liberi Ludi approach, where art becomes a tool for learning, adaptation, and communication. I would be delighted to contribute my teaching experience to programmes supporting the adaptation and social inclusion of migrant children.
Current Professional Activity
Creating engaging learning experiences for children through language, creativity, and play.
Creative Achievements
Development of original educational games and visual learning materials for preschool children.
Languages
• Russian
• English
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Facilitating extracurricular groups and creative workshops in animation and storytelling to support the adaptation of migrant children
• Teaching storytelling with the involvement of migrant students as a tool for cultural adaptation
• Teaching foreign languages through art- and storytelling-based adaptation methods in mixed classrooms
Social Media Links
Elena Morozova
Portugal, Lisbon
Profession
Primary School Teacher & Storytelling Educator
Role in Liberi Ludi
Teacher / Tutor
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For the past seven years, I have worked at the intersection of education, language adaptation, and creative practice. My focus is on helping children with migrant backgrounds feel safe expressing themselves through stories, drawing, animation, and collaborative projects.
I believe that storytelling can become a shared language between children from different cultures and help them build confidence, empathy, and a sense of belonging. In my work, I combine elements of literature, visual arts, and non-formal education to create spaces where children can participate creatively regardless of their language level or social background.
Current Professional Activity
Leading creative storytelling workshops for multilingual children in community education programmes.
Creative Achievements
Co-author of an independent educational zine on intercultural storytelling practices for migrant children.
Languages
• Ukrainian
• Russian
• English
• Spanish
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Teaching storytelling practices in multilingual and mixed cultural classrooms
• Facilitating creative workshops for migrant children through animation and visual storytelling
• Supporting adaptation programmes through collaborative artistic projects
• Developing educational storytelling materials for non-formal learning environments
• Participating in international cultural and educational initiatives connected to children’s creative development
• Contributing to translation and adaptation of educational content for multilingual communities
Social Media Links
Lukas Schneider
Austria, Vienna
Profession
Animation Educator & Community Arts Facilitator
Role in Liberi Ludi
Tutor / Artist
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I am a community arts educator from Germany currently living in Vienna, where I work with cultural organisations and non-formal education programmes focused on youth participation and creative learning.
My professional practice is centred around animation, visual storytelling, and collaborative media production as tools for communication and social inclusion. During the past several years, I have facilitated workshops for multilingual groups of children and teenagers, helping participants create short animated films, collective narratives, and visual projects connected to identity, memory, and belonging.
I am especially interested in how artistic collaboration can support adaptation processes for children growing up in multicultural environments. In my workshops, the creative process is often more important than the final result: children learn to communicate ideas, work collectively, and express themselves visually even when they do not yet share a common language fluently.
Current Professional Activity
Leading collaborative animation workshops for children and teenagers in intercultural education programmes.
Creative Achievements
Organiser of independent youth media projects combining animation, storytelling, and social inclusion practices.
Languages
• German
• English
• French
• Czech
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Running animation clubs based on storytelling methodologies involving migrant children
• Facilitating extracurricular groups and creative workshops in animation and storytelling to support the adaptation of migrant children
• Creation of artistic content supporting the development and social inclusion of migrant children through storytelling and animation
• Leading animation courses within arts education programmes to support adaptation and inclusion in mixed classrooms involving migrant children
• Developing cultural projects within non-formal education programmes aimed at the social inclusion of migrant children
Social Media Links
Anna Keller
Denmark, Copenhagen
Profession
Art Therapist & Non-Formal Education Practitioner
Role in Liberi Ludi
Tutor / Teacher
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I am an arts educator from Switzerland currently living in Copenhagen, where I collaborate with community initiatives and educational organisations working with multilingual families and children.
My professional practice combines non-formal education, visual arts, and storytelling-based facilitation methods designed to encourage emotional expression and collaborative participation. During the past several years, I have worked with mixed-language groups of children through creative workshops involving illustration, narrative exercises, animation, and collective artistic projects.
I am especially interested in how artistic practices can help children navigate cultural transitions and develop confidence within new social environments. In my work, I focus on creating inclusive creative spaces where children can communicate ideas visually and emotionally, even before they feel fully comfortable using a new language.
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Facilitating extracurricular groups and creative workshops in animation and storytelling to support the adaptation of migrant children
• Running animation clubs based on storytelling methodologies involving migrant children
• Teaching storytelling with the involvement of migrant students as a tool for cultural adaptation
• Leading animation courses within arts education programmes to support adaptation and inclusion in mixed classrooms involving migrant children
• Creation of artistic content supporting the development and social inclusion of migrant children through storytelling and animation
Social Media Links
Daniel Novak
Germany, Berlin
Profession
Documentary Photographer & Visual Education Facilitator
Role in Liberi Ludi
Artist / Tutor
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I am a visual storyteller from the Czech Republic currently based in Berlin, where I work on documentary and educational projects connected to community arts, youth participation, and intercultural dialogue.
My background combines photography, visual narrative practices, and collaborative educational work with teenagers and multilingual groups. Over the years, I have participated in projects exploring themes of migration, belonging, and cultural memory through creative workshops, collective storytelling, and participatory media practices.
I am particularly interested in helping young people use visual storytelling as a way to communicate personal experiences and build connections across cultural differences. In educational settings, I often combine photography, narrative exercises, and collaborative creative methods to encourage confidence, reflection, and shared creative expression.
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Creation of artistic content supporting the development and social inclusion of migrant children through storytelling and animation
• Facilitating extracurricular groups and creative workshops in animation and storytelling to support the adaptation of migrant children
• Developing cultural projects within non-formal education programmes aimed at the social inclusion of migrant children
• Running animation clubs based on storytelling methodologies involving migrant children
• Illustrations for educational and children’s publications designed for work with migrant children
Social Media Links
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Maria Povoroznyuk
Brussels, Belgium
Profession
Educator for Freedom and Independent Thinking
Current Professional Activity
Helping reduce entropy in the world. Reducing chaos, creating clarity.
Creative Achievements
A debut stand-up comedy monologue: “Why Us Teachers Are the Best People on Earth” 🙂
Role in Liberi Ludi
Tutor / Teacher
I believe that children's rights — especially their right to play, to freedom of expression, successful integration into a new society, and the preservation of their cultural identity — are values of the highest importance. These are principles that I am both willing and eager to serve and promote. I would be honored to join as a founding mother 😉
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Running animation clubs based on storytelling methodologies involving migrant children
• Facilitating extracurricular groups and creative workshops in animation and storytelling to support the adaptation of migrant children
• Developing cultural projects within non-formal education programmes aimed at the social inclusion of migrant children
• Teaching storytelling with the involvement of migrant students as a tool for cultural adaptation
• Teaching foreign languages through art- and storytelling-based adaptation methods in mixed classrooms
• Leading animation courses within arts education programmes to support adaptation and inclusion in mixed classrooms involving migrant children
Languages
• English (fluent)
• Ukrainian (mother tongue)
• Russian (mother tongue)
• French (B2)
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Eric Shur
Paris, France
Profession
Journalist
Current Professional Activity
Publisher of children's press
Creative Achievements
Founder and director of 'Chastny Korrespondent', named the best website on the Russian internet in the 'Culture and Mass Communications' category in 2012.
Role in Liberi Ludi
Artist / Tutor
I have been publishing children's magazines for children learning foreign languages since the early 2000s.
In 2022 I relocated from Russia and saw first-hand how children adapt to a new linguistic and cultural environment, and the role that art plays in that process. I consider our experience at that stage a real success, and it led me to launch the Babiling Animation Kit magazine, in which I brought together my own experience and that of fellow artists who had been through relocation and helped children along the way.
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Editing of pedagogical and children's literature
• Production of artistic content for the development and social inclusion of children adapting to a new country, through storytelling and animation
• Cultural projects within non-formal education aimed at the social inclusion of children in a new country
Languages
• Russian
• Belarusian
• English
• French
• Hebrew
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Polina Smirnova
Casablanca, Morocco
Profession
English Language Teacher
Current Professional Activity
Creating engaging learning experiences for children through language, creativity, and play.
Creative Achievements
Development of original educational games and visual learning materials for preschool children.
Role in Liberi Ludi
Teacher / Tutor
I am an English language teacher who worked with preschool children in Vietnam. My teaching approach combined language learning with creativity, play, and active interaction. For each lesson, I designed original educational games, learning cards, presentations, and short videos to create an engaging and enjoyable learning experience.
I believe that creativity, play, and storytelling help children feel confident while discovering a new language and culture. This is why I strongly identify with the Liberi Ludi approach, where art becomes a tool for learning, adaptation, and communication. I would be delighted to contribute my teaching experience to programmes supporting the adaptation and social inclusion of migrant children.
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Facilitating extracurricular groups and creative workshops in animation and storytelling to support the adaptation of migrant children
• Teaching storytelling with the involvement of migrant students as a tool for cultural adaptation
• Teaching foreign languages through art- and storytelling-based adaptation methods in mixed classrooms
Languages
• Russian
• English
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Elena Morozova
Portugal, Lisbon
Profession
Primary School Teacher & Storytelling Educator
Current Professional Activity
Leading creative storytelling workshops for multilingual children in community education programmes.
Creative Achievements
Co-author of an independent educational zine on intercultural storytelling practices for migrant children.
Role in Liberi Ludi
Teacher / Tutor
For the past seven years, I have worked at the intersection of education, language adaptation, and creative practice. My focus is on helping children with migrant backgrounds feel safe expressing themselves through stories, drawing, animation, and collaborative projects.
I believe that storytelling can become a shared language between children from different cultures and help them build confidence, empathy, and a sense of belonging. In my work, I combine elements of literature, visual arts, and non-formal education to create spaces where children can participate creatively regardless of their language level or social background.
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Teaching storytelling practices in multilingual and mixed cultural classrooms
• Facilitating creative workshops for migrant children through animation and visual storytelling
• Supporting adaptation programmes through collaborative artistic projects
• Developing educational storytelling materials for non-formal learning environments
• Participating in international cultural and educational initiatives connected to children’s creative development
• Contributing to translation and adaptation of educational content for multilingual communities
Languages
• Ukrainian
• Russian
• English
• Spanish
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Lukas Schneider
Austria, Vienna
Profession
Animation Educator & Community Arts Facilitator
Current Professional Activity
Leading collaborative animation workshops for children and teenagers in intercultural education programmes.
Creative Achievements
Organiser of independent youth media projects combining animation, storytelling, and social inclusion practices.
Role in Liberi Ludi
Tutor / Artist
I am an educator from France currently based in Brussels, working in the fields of multilingual education, cultural mediation, and creative learning. My professional background combines foreign language teaching with collaborative educational practices designed for children and teenagers from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Over the last several years, I have participated in educational programmes focused on inclusion, language adaptation, and intercultural dialogue within mixed classrooms. I am particularly interested in storytelling as a pedagogical tool that allows children to communicate beyond linguistic limitations and build confidence through shared creative experiences.
In my teaching practice, I integrate elements of literature, visual narratives, and collective storytelling exercises to encourage participation and emotional engagement. I believe that artistic and narrative methods can help create more open, empathetic, and accessible learning environments for children growing up between cultures and languages.
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Teaching foreign languages through art- and storytelling-based adaptation methods in mixed classrooms
• Teaching storytelling with the involvement of migrant students as a tool for cultural adaptation
• Developing cultural projects within non-formal education programmes aimed at the social inclusion of migrant children
• Translation of books and educational materials on developmental pedagogy
• Facilitating extracurricular groups and creative workshops in animation and storytelling to support the adaptation of migrant children
Languages
• German
• English
• French
• Czech
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Anna Keller
Denmark, Copenhagen
Profession
Art Therapist & Non-Formal Education Practitioner
Current Professional Activity
Facilitating arts-based educational workshops for children in multilingual community learning spaces.
Creative Achievements
Developed participatory visual storytelling activities for intercultural youth and family programmes.
Role in Liberi Ludi
Tutor / Teacher
I am a visual artist originally from Belarus, currently living in Portugal, where I continue developing projects connected to children’s illustration, storytelling, and community-based creative education.
My work focuses on creating emotionally accessible visual narratives that help children engage with language, imagination, and cultural diversity through art. Over the years, I have collaborated with educators, small publishers, and non-formal educational programmes developing illustrations and visual materials for multilingual audiences.
I am especially interested in the role of illustration and animation in supporting migrant children during adaptation processes. Through collaborative artistic practices, I aim to create visual environments where children feel represented, safe, and encouraged to express their own stories and experiences creatively.
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Teaching foreign languages through art- and storytelling-based adaptation methods in mixed classrooms
• Teaching storytelling with the involvement of migrant students as a tool for cultural adaptation
• Developing cultural projects within non-formal education programmes aimed at the social inclusion of migrant children
• Translation of books and educational materials on developmental pedagogy
• Facilitating extracurricular groups and creative workshops in animation and storytelling to support the adaptation of migrant children
Languages
• German
• English
• French
• Czech
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Daniel Novak
Germany, Berlin
Profession
Documentary Photographer & Visual Education Facilitator
Current Professional Activity
Developing visual storytelling projects for youth and intercultural educational programmes.
Creative Achievements
Exhibited community-based photography projects exploring migration, memory, and cultural identity.
Role in Liberi Ludi
Artist / Tutor
I am a visual artist originally from Belarus, currently living in Portugal, where I continue developing projects connected to children’s illustration, storytelling, and community-based creative education.
My work focuses on creating emotionally accessible visual narratives that help children engage with language, imagination, and cultural diversity through art. Over the years, I have collaborated with educators, small publishers, and non-formal educational programmes developing illustrations and visual materials for multilingual audiences.
I am especially interested in the role of illustration and animation in supporting migrant children during adaptation processes. Through collaborative artistic practices, I aim to create visual environments where children feel represented, safe, and encouraged to express their own stories and experiences creatively.
Liberi Ludi Activities
• Teaching foreign languages through art- and storytelling-based adaptation methods in mixed classrooms
• Teaching storytelling with the involvement of migrant students as a tool for cultural adaptation
• Developing cultural projects within non-formal education programmes aimed at the social inclusion of migrant children
• Translation of books and educational materials on developmental pedagogy
• Facilitating extracurricular groups and creative workshops in animation and storytelling to support the adaptation of migrant children
Languages
• German
• English
• French
• Czech
