Biography
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy, was born in Kryvyy Rih, southern Ukraine, on January 25, 1978.
He started his life as a comedian and actor in Kryvyy Rih. Along the way, he became a politician, then in 2019 he was appointed President of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s persistent fight against crime and corruption, regularly displayed on his social media platforms, made him the people’s choice and the perfect candidate for this position.
President of Ukraine
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| Full name: | Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy |
| Stage name: | Volodymyr Zelensky |
| Born: | January 25, 1978 (age 46) |
| Place of birth: | Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine |
| Nationality: | Ukrainian |
| Height: | 1.7 minutes |
| Parents: | Rimma Zelenskaya, Oleksandr Zelensky |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Olena Zelenska (married 2003) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Aleksandra Zelenskaya, Kiril Zelenskiy, Kyrylo Zelenskyy |
| Job: | Politician • Actor |
| Net worth: | 1.5 million US dollars |
Early life and education
As a child, Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to Mongolia with his parents, namely Rimma Zelenskaya (mother) and Oleksandr Zelensky (father). They spent 4 years in Erdenet, then returned to Kryvyy Rih, where he was educated and became a native of Russia.
Even though he is a native Russian, he is fluent in English and Ukrainian. He was admitted to the local school in Kryvyy Rih (Institute of Economics) in 1995 and graduated with a degree in Law in 2000.
While in college, Volodymyr Zelenskyy was an active participant in the theater arts, which he was determined to pursue even after obtaining his license to practice law. He discovered his talent for acting and comedy, which became his main focus. He participated in a comedy competition, ‘Club of Humorous and Creative People’ in 1997, which took place in his neighborhood.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his friend Kvartal were active members of the popular television show (KVN), appearing on every show that was broadcast. In 2003, he founded a production company in cooperation with Kvartal 95, which is now considered the largest film studio in Ukraine. He was in charge of directing at the entertainment film studio, then became a general producer of the Ukrainian TV channel in 2011.
Career
In 1997, Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a local comedy contest and was invited to perform with the group that participated in the KVN finals in Ukraine, and won the show.
During that time, Volodymyr Zelenskyy led the Kvartal 95 team, which entered the Main League, becoming the top league in KVN. The team signed a contract to produce television programs for the Ukrainian TV channel.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy starred in the series ‘Love in the Big City’ in 2008. He continued his successful acting career and starred in many comedies and romantic films, in which he took on leading roles such as ‘8 New Dates’.
He became an important figure in the entertainment industry as a famous actor and General Producer of a Ukrainian TV channel.
Personal life
Volodymyr Zelenskyy married Olena Zelenska, his high school classmate, in September 2003. They have two children, Aleksandra Zelenskaya, born in July 2004, and Kiril Zelenskyy, born in January 2013. His second child is named Kyrylo Zelenskyy.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s daughter appeared in one of his favorite movies, 8 New Dates, as Sasha. She also participated in a children’s comedy show called ‘The Comedian’s Kid’ and won.
It is rumored that Volodymyr Zelenskyy was hospitalized for several days and tested positive for the Corona virus in 2020. He received the necessary treatment and was discharged shortly after recovering.
Argumentative
Ukrainians protest against Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he tried to restore peace in eastern Ukraine without consulting the masses. He told Time magazine that elections in some states would not take place unless the Russians completely washed their hands of the problems that concern the Ukrainian people.
Unnecessary military formations disarming illegal formations of all groups or Russian troops must be stopped.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued to complain that Romania had occupied Ukrainian territory in Bukovina, leading to criticism from Romania.
According to reports in 2019, Volodymyr Zelenskyy was urged by former President Donald Trump to investigate 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden. This single act was considered scandalous, leading to Donald Trump’s impeachment.
Net worth
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s journey from celebrity to politician brought not only power but also a lot of money.
Although it is believed that Volodymyr Zelenskyy earns more money as an actor than as a president. Based on records, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reported to have a net worth of 28,602,468 UAH, which when converted to dollars is 1.5 million US dollars.
In addition to running one of the most successful manufacturing companies in Ukraine, he has significant investments that have increased his net worth. His appointment to a state department is one of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s achievements, and his large brand assets have helped him earn a lot of money.
Why are Russia and Ukraine in conflict?
The current war between Ukraine and Russia is due to the violation of the contract signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to maintain sobriety on the territory of Ukraine. Unfortunately, Vladimir Putin has not kept his promise by sending troops to the East, South and North of Ukraine.
Russian President launches attack on Ukraine, saying Ukraine poses a threat to them by insisting on joining NATO. Vladimir Putin claims his goal is to ensure Ukraine’s safety and protect it from genocide and bullying by Nazi Germany.
Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of being controlled by extremists since the time of former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych. To protect it, the Russian leader sent troops to southern Crimea and eastern Ukraine and fought on behalf of the separatists against Ukrainian forces, which claimed many lives.
After the war, the Russian president deployed troops to protect Ukraine’s borders, promising not to attack them. This happened in 2021. Ukraine’s breakup from the Soviet Union and its entry into the European Union and NATO led to Vladimir Putin’s actions against the Ukrainian government.
In his speech, he accused the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of being a threat to their relationship with Ukraine.
