Have you heard of the Ukrainian President who used to be a comedian? Yeah, I'm not joking, his name is Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky. He was born on January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, and he's got quite the interesting career path.
So, Zelensky actually graduated from Kyiv National Economic University with a degree in law. But, instead of becoming a boring old lawyer, he decided to become an entertainer. In 2003, he co-founded the production company Kvartal 95, which produced a bunch of popular TV shows and films in Ukraine. He's known for his comedy performances which roast Ukrainian politics and society.
In 2015, Zelensky created a TV series called "Servant of the People" where he played a high school teacher who becomes the President of Ukraine after a viral video of him denouncing corruption goes viral. Honestly, it's a hilarious show, and it gained a cult following in Ukraine.
And get this, in 2018, Zelensky announced that he was running for President of Ukraine as an independent candidate. The guy had no political experience, but he won the election in a landslide, receiving over 73% of the vote in the second round. I guess that's what happens when you make people laugh, they vote for you!
Since taking office in May 2019, Zelensky has been working hard to fulfill his campaign promises, including fighting corruption, improving the economy, and ending the conflict in eastern Ukraine. But, like any politician, he's had his share of controversies. Some people have criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine, and others say he hasn't done enough to follow through on his promises.
Regardless, Zelensky remains a popular figure in Ukraine, and he's definitely shaking things up in Ukrainian politics. Who knows, maybe one day we'll see a former stand-up comedian become President of the United States!