The Biography of Volodymyr Zelenskyy: President and Leader of Ukraine

By David Barnett

Cut through the fog of war and discover the remarkable true story behind the man who defends Ukraine.

 

Dispelling the myths and mystery around Ukraine's current president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this fascinating biography unravels the incredible story behind the man who has come to define Ukraine. Whether it's his famous stand against government corruption, his passionate call for unity between the Ukrainian and Russian people, or his staunch defense of liberty in the face of Russia's 2022 invasion, Zelenskyy has captured the attention of the world for his determination and larger-than-life personality.

 

Retracing his humble origins as a comedian and actor, The Biography of Volodymyr Zelenskyy peels back the curtain on his climb to power, offering readers a concise and easy-to-understand perspective on the culture and politics of Ukraine. You'll follow Zelenskyy as he launches his beloved comedy show Servant of the People, you'll witness his explosive dive into politics and his unparalleled victory in the 2019 presidential campaign, and you'll get a profound glimpse into the life of the man who put everything on the line to hold Ukraine together in the face of total war.

 

As a compelling read for anybody who wants to take a deep dive into the Russa-Ukraine conflict, or for anyone curious about Volodymyr Zelenskyy's life and accomplishments, this biography distills current events into an easy-to-understand timeline, helping you develop an informed and well-rounded opinion about Ukraine's crisis and the man who stands between Putin and the Ukrainian people.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LZ Publishing
• Release date: Apr 21, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201113902

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The Biography of Volodymyr Zelenskyy: President and Leader of Ukraine

By David Barnett

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: Early Life and Education 2

Early Life 2

Education 3

Part 2: Entertainment Career 4

The Start of Zelenskyy’s Career 4

Kvartal 95 5

Servant of the People 6

Part 3: 2019 Presidential Campaign 7

Important Events from the Campaign 7

The Ukrainian Election and Laws 9

Reactions to the 2019 Election 10

Part 4: The Presidency 11

Zelenskyy’s First Year 11

Cabinets and Administration 12

Honcharuk Government 13

Shmyhal Government 13

Ending the Donbas Conflict 14

Government Reform 16

Social Issues 17

Pandora Papers 17

Part 5: UIA Flight 752 and the Trip to Oman 18

Part 6: Zelenskyy and Foreign Relations 19

Political Views 20

Part 7: Personal Life 21

Part 8: Current Events 22

2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian Crisis 22

Russian Response to the Invasion 24

The Start of the Invasion 25

Talks with Russia 26

Civilian Deaths 27

Ukrainian Refugee Crisis 29

World Response to the Russian Invasion 30

US Response to Zelenskyy 32

Canada’s Response to Zelenskyy 34

Conclusion 35

Introduction

I do not try to play a role. I feel good being myself and saying what I think.

-Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy has been well known in Ukraine and Eastern Europe for quite a long time. However, the rest of the world came to know him better when Russia began an invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

He was a former actor and comedian and became the sixth incumbent president of Ukraine. He grew up in central Ukraine in a large city called Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. He is a native Russian speaker, as well as being able to speak Ukrainian and several other languages.

Before he began his acting career, he got a degree in law from the Kyiv National Economic University. After graduating with his degree though, he began to pursue comedy and he wanted to produce cartoons, films, and TV shows. He eventually created the production company Kvartal 95.

The most popular show he created from his production company was Servant of the People. In this show, he actually acted as the president of Ukraine. It aired for four years from 2015 to 2019 and was one of the most-watched shows in Ukraine during that time.

In March 2018, Kvartal 95 created a political party also called Servant of the People. Shortly after in December 2018, Zelenskyy announced he would be running for president for the 2019 election. He was a political outsider and many people wondered if he would succeed, but he became one of the top runners in the opinion polls for the election very early on.

He defeated the other president who was running by 73.23 percent of the vote. Defeating then president Petro Poroshenko was a big deal and surprised many people, but the people of Ukraine were wanting a change in leadership.

Many people voted for him because of his views on anti-establishment and anti-corruption. He supports e-government and wants to provide more opportunities for unity between the Ukrainian-speaking parts of the country and the Russian-speaking part of the country.

Unlike other presidents of Ukraine before him, he uses social media to communicate and make his viewpoints clear. During a snap legislative election, he also won a large majority of the popular vote. He has done many different things during his time as