In Irpin, Maria Gostin was appointed head of the education department, becoming the youngest head of this sector in the city's history. Gostin also heads the Irpin Lyceum of Innovative Technologies.
According to the data, Maria Gostin's salary at the lyceum was approximately 110 thousand UAH per month. The appointment took place according to a simplified procedure, without a competition.
Maria Gostin has close connections in local politics: she is the sister of Irpin City Council deputy Anatoliy Golovenko and close to political strategist Petro Shcherbyna, who worked with former Irpin mayor Volodymyr Karplyuk.
Hostin's appointment has sparked debate among local residents due to her young age and the lack of a competitive process. However, local authorities are highlighting her experience in education and school management.

