When was Volodymyr Zelenskyy born?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy was born on 25 January 1978 in Kryvyi Rih.

What positions has Volodymyr Zelenskyy held?

Positions held by Volodymyr Zelenskyy include: President of Ukraine (since 20 May 2019); Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (since 20 May 2019).

Where did Volodymyr Zelenskyy study?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy was educated at Kryvyi Rih Institute of Economics, Kryvyi Rih Lyceum 95.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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President of Ukraine since 2019

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Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy is a Ukrainian politician and former entertainer who has served as the sixth president of Ukraine since 2019. He took office five years after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war with Russia's annexation of Crimea and invasion of the Donbas, and has continued to serve during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing since February 2022.

Quick facts

Born: 25 January 1978 wd
Place of birth: Kryvyi Rih wd
Citizenship: Ukraine, Soviet Union wd
Occupation: politician, comedian, presenter, film producer, actor, television producer wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: Kryvyi Rih Institute of Economics, Kryvyi Rih Lyceum 95 wd
Spouse: Olena Zelenska wd
Official website: president.gov.ua wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

President of Ukraine (since 20 May 2019)
Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (since 20 May 2019)

Awards wd

Honorary Diploma of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (2003)
Teletriumph
Ronald Reagan Freedom Award (2022)
Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion (2022)
Grand Cross with collar of the Order of Vytautas the Great (2022)
State Award of Alexander Dubček (2022)
Coat of Arms of Tallinn (2022)
Financial Times Person of the Year (2022)
Time Person of the Year (2022)
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (2023)
Philadelphia Liberty Medal
Boris Nemtsov Prize
Sakharov Prize
Charlemagne Prize (2023)
Profile in Courage Award (2022)

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Questions

When was Volodymyr Zelenskyy born?: Volodymyr Zelenskyy was born on 25 January 1978 in Kryvyi Rih.
What positions has Volodymyr Zelenskyy held?: Positions held by Volodymyr Zelenskyy include: President of Ukraine (since 20 May 2019); Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (since 20 May 2019).
Where did Volodymyr Zelenskyy study?: Volodymyr Zelenskyy was educated at Kryvyi Rih Institute of Economics, Kryvyi Rih Lyceum 95.

Sources

Last updated 9 November 2026 · facts checked 9 November 2026

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