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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in the spotlight, with many praising the 44-year-old man as a “true leader.”
Zelensky was elected in 2019, but before becoming President of Ukraine, he was a successful artist.
Zelenski initially received a law degree from the Krivoy Rog Institute of Economics, but instead of working in politics or law, he chose the entertainment industry. Until 2010, Zelensky was one of the best artists in Ukraine, with a career focused primarily on comedy.
In 2003, Zelenski’s production company, Quarter 95, began producing television shows.
The Ukrainian president is best known for the role he received in 2015, where he actually participated as President of Ukraine. In “Servant of the People” he plays Vasil Petrovich Kholoborodko. The storyline follows a schoolteacher whose policy scandal goes viral and puts him in the lead.
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Zelensky launched his candidacy for Ukrainian president after the success of “Servant of the People”. The political party he leads is even named after the hit series. The political party “Servant of the People” was established in 2017 and registered in 2018.
In addition to his role in “Servant of the People”, Zelensky voiced the famous Peruvian bear Paddington in the Ukrainian version of “Paddington” and “Paddington 2”, confirmed by StudioCanal to The Hollywood Reporter.
During Vladimir Zelensky’s entertainment career, he voiced Paddington in the Ukrainian version of Paddington and Paddington 2.
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Prior to his success with Paddington and Servant of the People, the former comedian starred in the Ukrainian version of Dancing with the Stars in 2006, and the president even won the competition. Since then, a video of Zelenski dancing on the show has gone viral.
In addition, Zelenski has won credits for numerous productions, including “Servant of the People 2” and “8 First Meetings”. In addition to acting and directing, the Ukrainian president has eight credits as a writer, according to IMDb.
Zelensky was elected to power in Ukraine in 2019. He promoted his presidential campaign online and went on a comedy tour, during which he mocked his opponents. Zelenski won about 72% of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission.
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Vladimir Zelensky was seen speaking during the inauguration ceremony in the Ukrainian parliament.
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Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, including Kyiv, on Thursday morning.
Green is in place in Ukraine as it helps its compatriots and women fight for survival against the Russian invasion.
The UN High Representative for Human Rights said at least 102 civilians had been killed and hundreds injured so far. The President of Ukraine said that at least 16 children were among the dead.
Adam Shaw of Fox News Digital and the Associated Press contributed to this report.