Sinitsyn (Roman)

Roman Balan (born 1985), widely known by his public pseudonym Roman Sinitsyn, is a prominent Ukrainian activist, volunteer, and public figure from Lutsk. He co-founded the "Narodny Tyl" (People's Rear) initiative, providing support to the Ukrainian military during the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Sinitsyn gained prominence for his role in the "Avakov is the devil" protests, advocating for the dismissal of then-Interior Minister Arsen Avakov. He has been involved in anti-corruption efforts and police reform, including participation in police vetting commissions. Sinitsyn's activism underscores his commitment to justice and democratic values in Ukraine.In recent years, Sinitsyn's focus has shifted more directly to military support. He worked with Serhiy Prytula's foundation, overseeing its military direction. In a significant personal commitment, Sinitsyn mobilized and began serving in an aerial reconnaissance unit of the Defense Forces, stationed in the Kharkiv direction as of 2024. [ClaudeAI, edited]