Volodymyr Zelenskyy

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/volodymyr-zelenskyy

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1. When was Volodymyr Zelenskyy born?January 25, 1978
2. Where was Volodymyr Zelenskyy born?Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
3. What is the education?Law degree from Kryvyi Rih Institute of Economics
4. What is the production company?Co-founder of Kvartal 95, a prominent Ukrainian film and television production company
5. What was Volodymyr Zelenskyy's job before he became president?He was a TV comedian and actor. He co‑founded a production company and made a popular show where he played a president.
6. Why did people vote for Zelenskyy in the 2019 election?He was seen as an anti‑corruption outsider. His TV role made him a familiar and trusted figure.

Kvartal 95: A Ukrainian production company co-founded by Zelenskyy, responsible for numerous popular films, TV series, and comedy shows.
Servant of the People: A highly successful satirical Ukrainian TV series where Zelenskyy portrayed a fictional president, which directly inspired his political career and party.
E-government: The use of electronic communication and information technology to deliver government services and information to citizens.
Martial Law: The imposition of direct military control over normal civilian functions of government, especially in response to a temporary emergency such as invasion or major disaster.