Personal History
Hi, my name is Maria, I am PHD student of institute of low temperature physics and motocross is my everything.
Couple years ago, in 2012, when I was 4 year student in Karazin National Kharkov University, I saw offroad moto in the street, that was true love from the first look.
After that I find people in my town who ride and could train me for the competitions.
My family is not rich and to be honest, my parents were totally against the idea of buying moto.
One year after, when I collected money from my scholarship I bought my first moto and at the first time in my life I ride on motorcycle.
At this moment I am doing everything to have possibility to train and take part in competitions, my scholarship is little less than 100$ at month so I working on second job as mathematics teacher.
I love my moto so much. I repair it myself with help and advices of my mechanic. Also I take part in competition on sidecar moto as passenger, and also like it a lot.
Motocross is the only thing which gives sense and meaning to my life and I can’t imagine life without it. And I will make everything to ride.
If someone is interested to know more about my institute work, here https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maria_Khlistyuck/publications
you can read my articles about my research in domain of graphene-based materials. As physicist i have a dream to make new materials for building new-class motorcycles - more aggressive, durable and eco-friendly:)
Riding Goals
I am already win some local competitions, and I will take part in Ukrainian Championship, after winning in women class I will ride in MX1, and after improving my qualification and professionalism I will take part in World Championship. That is my strategy and workplan.
Only thing which is divide me from those goals is money and support question, my scholarship is not enough for high quality trainings.
I know that I can. Because I have no fear to die in some way, but most of all I fear live without motorsport.
I believe that best result I can get only with teamwork, and if I am win - it will be not my merit, but result of help of my team.