Welcome to our Channel English Avenue imagine this a man who spent his life making people laugh a comedian who played a fake president on television suddenly became the real leader of a Nation it sounds like something out of a movie right but this is not fiction this is the real life story of Vladimir zeni his journey is one of the most unbelievable transformations in modern history he went from entertaining people on stage to Leading a country in one of the most dangerous and challenging times how does a comedian rise to power how does a man
with no political experience stand up against one of the most powerful leaders in the world and most importantly what can we learn from his story in this biography you will not only learn English in a fun and easy way but also get in inspired by a man who never gave up his story is about courage determination and believing in yourself even when the world doubts you so get ready because this is not just a biography it's a story that will shock you inspire you and make you believe that anything is possible on January 25th 1978
in the heart of the Soviet Union a baby boy was born in a small industrial city called creevy re now in Ukraine his parents named him Vladimir alexandrovic zalinski crey re was not a place of luxury or wealth it was a tough city known for its factories hardworking people and freezing Winters life was not easy there but for young Vladimir it was home he was born into a Jewish Family at a time when being Jewish in the Soviet Union was difficult people faced discrimination and opportunities were limited but his parents Alexander and Rima zalinski never
let that stop them his father Alexander zalinski was a brilliant man he worked as a professor and scientist in cybernetics a field that studied computers and control systems he was intelligent disciplined and had high expectations for his son his mother Rima zalena worked as an engineer a highly respected profession at that time she was a caring mother who wanted the best for her child education was not just important in their house it was everything in Soviet Society education was the key to a better life Alexander and Rima wanted wanted their son to study hard get
a good job and have a secure future but little did they know that their son had a very different Destiny as a little boy Vladimir was full of energy he was curious about everything he asked endless questions always wanting to know more about the world even though his father was strict about studies Vladimir was not just about books he had a natural charm a gift for making people laugh from a young age he loved entertaining people whether it was making funny faces telling jokes or acting out silly scenes he had a talent for making others
smile at home he would perform for his family at school he would make his classmates laugh even teachers who were usually very serious in Soviet schools couldn't help but smile at his humor When Vladimir was still a young boy his father got a job offer in Mongolia the family packed their bags and moved there for a few years Mongolia was completely different from Ukraine the Landscapes the people the language everything was new and strange but Vladimir adapted quickly he was always an observer always learning even in a foreign country he found ways to connect with
people he realized that humor is a universal language you don't need to speak the same words to make someone laugh after a few years the family returned to crei and Vladimir continued his schooling as he Grew Older his love for performance only grew stronger he joined theater groups took part in school plays and loved being on stage unlike most kids who were nervous about public speaking he felt alive when people were watching him he loved the feeling of making an audience react whether it was with laughter excitement or surprise despite his talent school was not
always easy Soviet education was strict students were expected to memorize information follow rules and focus on math and science creativity was not encouraged his father wanted him to study hard and become an engineer or a scientist just like him but Vladimir's heart was somewhere else he was good at academics but his true passion was performing one day everything changed at the age of 16 Vladimir got the opportunity of a lifetime he was invited to join a local comedy group that participated in a famous competition called kvn kvn Club of the funny and inventive people was
one of the most popular comedy competitions in the Soviet Union it was watched by millions of people winning kvn could make you famous overnight for Vladimir this was his dream coming true but there was one problem his father was against it Alexander zalinski believed that comedy was not a real career care he wanted his son to focus on law or economics something serious but Vladimir was determined he knew that comedy was not just fun it was his passion he joined the kvn team secretly without telling his father his first performance was a huge success the
audience loved him he had a natural stage presence an ability to connect with people instantly his team started winning competitions they became so popular that they were invited to perform on National Television by the time he was in university Vladimir was already becoming a well-known comedian in Ukraine and Russia his father eventually found out at first he was disappointed but when he saw how much joy it brought his son and how talented he was he finally accepted it little did anyone know this young comedian was on his way to something far greater than just making
people laugh after his early success in kvn zalinski and his team called kaval 95 started winning more and more competitions they weren't just funny they were creative smart and had a special charm that made people love them in the late 1990s something big happened his team was invited to Moscow the capital of Russia to perform in the biggest comedy shows on TV for a young comedian from Ukraine this was a huge deal Moscow was the center of entertainment in the region and being on Russian TV meant becoming famous in all former Soviet countries at first
the team was nervous the competition was tough but zalinski had something different he was Fearless on stage quick-witted and knew how to make people laugh even in the most serious situations and so he won not once not twice but many times soon everyone in Ukraine Russia and Beyond knew his name Vladimir zalinski was no longer just a local comedian he was a star but he didn't stop there while most comedians were happy performing in Moscow zalinski had a different dream he didn't just want to be a comedian he wanted to change the world of entertainment
so in 2003 he made a bold decision at the age of 25 zalinski and his closest friends founded their own production company called kaval 95 it was named after the neighborhood he grew up in karal meaning quarter 95 in creier re but why start his own company because he didn't want to follow the rules of others he wanted to create his own style of Comedy one that was not just funny but also smart and bold at that time most comedy shows in Ukraine were controlled by politicians and TV executives comedians had to be careful about
what they said making jokes about politics could be dangerous but zalinski was not afraid his team started producing comedy shows that were different from anything on TV they made fun of corrupt politicians unfair laws and the problems people faced in everyday life and guess what people loved it Karol 95 became one of the most popular entertainment companies in Ukraine their shows were watched by millions of people and with every joke every performance zalinski became more than just a comedian he became a voice for the People by 2015 zalinsky was one of the biggest TV stars
in Ukraine he had created and acted in many hit shows and movies but then he did something that nobody expected he he created a TV show that would change his life forever it was called servant of the people and the story it was about a simple school teacher who accidentally becomes the president of Ukraine after his angry speech about corruption goes viral sounds familiar right yes zalinski himself played the role of the teacher turned president the show was funny smart and full of real political messages it showed how ordinary people were tired of corrupt leaders
it was an instant hit millions of people watched it it became one of the most popular shows in Ukraine people love the idea of a normal person not a politician becoming the leader of the country they wished it could be real and soon something unbelievable happened in 2018 Ukraine was going through one of its worst political crises the people were tired of corruption broken promises and dishonest leaders every election politicians said the same things made the same promises and then did nothing people were angry and then something crazy happened a rumor started spreading what if
Vladimir zalinski the comedian from servant of the people actually ran for president at first people thought it was a joke but zalinski started thinking about it and in December 2018 he made a shocking announcement he was running for president of Ukraine the world couldn't believe it a comedian running for president with no political experience many laughed at him they thought it was a publicity stunt for a new show but the people believed in him because in their eyes he wasn't just a comedian anymore he was a man who had always spoken the truth who had
never been afraid to challenge corrupt politicians who had made them laugh even in the darkest times and so the impossible happened zalinski became the leading camp candidate in the election the world was watching a comedian a man who had never been in politics was now running for president of Ukraine at first many people thought it was a joke could a man who made people laugh now lead an entire country but what happened next shocked everyone because this was not just a campaign this was a revolution traditional politicians had have big teams Rich sponsors and Powerful
connections they appear on serious news channels give boring speeches and make big promises that people don't believe but zalinski was different he didn't act like a politician he acted like one of the people instead of speaking in big government Halls he made funny but honest videos on social media instead of making empty promises he made people laugh while talking about real problems instead of asking for big donations he asked for small contributions from ordinary citizens and guess what it worked young people old people students Factory workers Farmers everyone started supporting him because for the first
time they saw someone real a man who had been poor like them a man who had grown up in a simple home a man who had joked about corruption but now wanted to end it it was April 21st 2019 the final round of the presidential election his opponent Petro poreno the current president of Ukraine a man with years of political experience and billions of dollars the results started coming in people held their breath and then boom zalinski had won not by a little but by a landslide he got 73% of the votes one of the
biggest victories in Ukrainian history a comedian had defeated a billionaire president the world was shocked news channels everywhere started talking about it from TV star to president the zalinsky phenomenon the comedian who defeated Ed Ukraine's political Elite can a man with no political experience lead a country but while the world was talking zalinski Was preparing because he knew the real challenge was just beginning on May 20th 2019 Vladimir zalinski officially became the president of Ukraine most new presidents give long speeches about their plans but zalinsky did something nobody expected he told everyone in his government
if you are here just for money or power please leave now and guess what dozens of politicians resigned on the spot it was a powerful Moment For the First Time The People saw a president who was not afraid to clean up corruption for years Ukraine had suffered from Dirty politics businessmen controlled politicians government officials stole money meant for schools and hospitals Ordinary People struggled while the powerful got richer zalinski knew that if he wanted to make real change he had to fight corruption first so he did something Unthinkable he fired hundreds of corrupt officials he
forced powerful businessmen to follow the law he stopped Shady deals that had been happening for years and guess what the corrupt politicians hated him for it they started spreading rumors making fake news and trying to turn people against him but zalinski didn't stop because he knew he was fighting for the people zelinsky's first years as president were already challenging but then something terrible happened on February 24th 2022 the world woke up to shocking news Russia had launched a fullscale invasion of Ukraine bombs were falling tanks were moving in the country was under attack and suddenly
zalinski the comedian turned president was facing the biggest challenge of his life many people expected zalinski to run away other leaders in his history had done it when War started they escaped to other countries to stay safe even the US government told zalinski we can help you escape we can take you to safety and his answer I don't need a ride I need ammunition he stayed he didn't hide he didn't run instead he went to the streets of Kiev the capital of Ukraine in the middle of the night with bombs exploding in the background he
took out his phone and recorded a video I am here we are not leaving we will fight for our country the people of Ukraine saw that video and they felt something powerful they saw a leader who was not afraid a leader who would fight with them not from a distance but right beside them and that changed everything zelinsky's bravery inspired the world leaders from different countries started supporting Ukraine people from all around the world sent help money food medicine and weapons Ukraine a small country fighting against a much bigger and stronger enemy was not alone
anymore and through it all zalinski never stopped speaking to the world every day he appeared on TV gave speeches and sent messages saying we will never give up We Will Never Surrender the world was watching the world was waiting and the world was wondering would Ukraine Fall Would its president run away would this be the end of Vladimir zalinski but then on a cold February night in 2022 the world heard his voice a voice filled with strength determination and fire a voice that said something nobody expected Putin thought that I would leave Ukraine and run
away but I am here we are all here we will fight we will defend our country we will not surrender The Invasion had begun Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine missiles rained down on cities millions of ukrainians fled their homes seeking safety but in the middle of all this chaos one man did not leave while other politicians hid in secret bunkers while other leaders evacuated their families zalinski stayed he walked through the streets of keev filming videos on his phone he visited soldiers on the front lines shaking their hands he gave speeches in underground subway stations
speaking to his people why because he knew what one truth a leader does not run a leader stands with his people as the war continued zalinski became more than just the president of Ukraine he became the voice of a Nation he didn't just fight with weapons he fought with words and his most powerful speech came when he spoke to the world's leaders we are fighting for our freedom but we are also fighting for yours we will not give up we will not lose glory to Ukraine the world listened the world felt his words and the
world took action when Russia invaded they thought the war would last 3 days they thought Ukraine would surrender they thought zalinski would run away but they were wrong one week passed one month passed one year passed and Ukraine was still standing zalinski knew that he could not fight this war alone he needed his people so he did something incredible he turned ordinary citizens into soldiers Farmers became Fighters teachers learned how to shoot grandmothers made Molotov cocktails everyone young and old fought to protect their country because this was not just a war of tanks and bombs
this was a war of freedom and Sur Revival and zalinsky became the symbol of that fight zalinski didn't just lead Ukraine he inspired the world he spoke to parliaments in the UK the US the EU Canada Germany Japan and many more he begged world leaders for help and guess what they listened weapons started coming money started coming support started growing and suddenly Ukraine a small country fighting a superpower was no longer alone but the fight was not easy cities were destroyed families were separated children lost their parents zalinski saw his country burning but he never
lost hope every day he reminded his people we will rebuild we will rise again Ukraine will be free this war was not just about armies it was about two men men Putin the powerful dictator of Russia zalinski president of Ukraine one man had the largest army in the world one man had the hearts of his people one man ruled by Fear One Man LED with courage and guess what courage was Stronger because of zalinski Ukraine is still free Ukraine is still fighting Ukraine is still standing and even though the war is not over one thing
is clear Ukraine will never give up because this is not just a fight for one country this is a fight for justice freedom and the future of the world war is a terrible thing it destroys homes it kills innocent people it separates families and zalinski knows that the real Victory is not in war but in peace one day this war will end one day the bombs will stop one day Ukraine and Russia will find peace and when that day comes the world will remember one man a man who refused to run a man who fought
for his people a man who changed history his name is volodimir zalinski a comedian a fighter a leader and a symbol of Hope For The World zelinsky's story is still being written his fight is not over and his legacy will live for forever because he has shown the world one thing no matter how big the Enemy No matter how dark the night the light of Courage will always shine glory to Ukraine and peace to Russia and Ukraine when we think of Vladimir zalinski we see a strong leader a brave president and a man who stood
up for his country but behind all of that he is also a husband a father and a family man his personal life is full of love support and deep connections which helped shape him into the man he is today zelinsky's love story is straight out of a movie when he was in school there was a girl named olena kiosko she was smart beautiful and had a great sense of humor just like him but at that time they were just classmates years later fate brought them together again they met as adults started talking and soon realized
they had something special their love grew quickly and in 2003 they got married what's amazing is that oena was not a fan of politics At first she never imagined her husband would become the president of Ukraine one day but she always supported him in everything thing he did whether it was acting comedy or leadership olena is not just zin's wife she is his biggest supporter his closest friend and his strongest partner zalinsky is not just a leader he is also a father of two children his daughter Alexandra was born in 2004 she is talented smart
and creative just like her father in fact she once appeared in one of his comedy films when she was just a child his son killo was born in 2013 he is still young but he looks up to his father with great admiration zalinski loves spending time with his kids before politics took over his life he used to take them on vacations play games with them and watch movies together even now in the middle of his responsibilities he always finds time to call them check on them and remind them how much he loves them despite being
a world leader zalinski lives a simple life he loves music and often listens to Ukrainian and international songs he enjoys Sports and used to practice Judo and basketball he has a great sense of humor and still loves to joke around with his friends his life is not just about politics deep down he is still the same man who loves his family enjoys a good laugh and dreams of a peaceful world many people wonder how does zalensky stays so strong how does he keep going despite all the challenges the answer is simple his family his wife
gives him strength his children give him hope his people give him purpose every time he feels tired or discouraged he remembers that he is not just fighting as a president he is fighting as a husband a father and a protector of his home behind the powerful speeches behind the wartime leadership behind the serious face of a president there is a Man Who Laughs loves and cherishes his family if there is one thing we can learn from zalinsky story it is this your past does not define your future he was a comedian people laughed at him
nobody believed he could lead a country but when the moment came when history tested him he rose up and you can too you have a choice right now in this moment you have a choice will you stay where you are or will you fight for your your dreams will you listen to those who doubt you or will you prove them wrong will you give up when life gets hard or will you stand up and keep going success is not about where you start it is about where you decide to go zalinski had no political experience
he had no background in leadership he had no army training but he had one thing a willingness to try and that is the difference between winners and losers losers make excuses winners make history you will fail you will make mistakes there will be days when you feel lost weak and hopeless but in those moments remember this failure is not the end it is a test the universe is asking you do you really want this and if you answer yes if you get back up if you keep moving forward if you never give up then nothing
can stop you do you know when true Champions are made not in the spotlight not when people are watching but in the dark when you wake up early to work on your dreams while the world sleeps when you keep practicing even when No One Believes In you when you stay strong even when everything seems impossible that is when you become un Unstoppable zalinski was a simple man but his determination made him a leader and your determination can make you great too the world belongs to those who Dare To Dream if a comedian can become a
president if a man with no experience can lead a nation if an ordinary person can change history then imagine what you can do no dream is too big no goal is impossible possible the only question is do you have the courage to fight for it you have been waiting you have been hesitating you have been doubting yourself but no more your time is now start today take action believe in yourself because one day your story could Inspire the world one day people will look at you and say this person never gave up this person made
history and that person is you no matter where you are today no matter what struggles you face never stop believing never stop trying never stop fighting for your dreams because the world is waiting for you and I promise you this one day your hard work will pay off one day your story will be remembered one day you will look back and say I did it so stand up take the first step and never ever give up your future Starts Now
