Most Influential Person: Volodymyr Zelenskyy by JAZLYN LORENZO https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo Volodymyr Zelenskyy is one of the most influential presidents in the world due to his use of influential speeches and goals to make Ukraine a better country. en-us 2023-03-22 00:53:52 UTC 2025-12-28 20:17:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Bio 153307_13 https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527438874 Born January 25th 1978 in Kryvyi Rih 
Spent his first 13 years living in the Soviet Union
The son of a computer science professor and an engineer 
Went to Kyiv National Economic University, where he got his law degree



]]> 2023-03-22 16:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527438874 Bio 153307_13 https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527445725 Despite having a law degree, he decided to become an actor and a comedian instead. His career started in high school, where his peers selected him to be team captain for a comedic debate in a game show called KVN. He continued to be in game show throughout college and became a well-known comedian. screenwriter, and actor. ]]> 2023-03-22 16:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527445725 Acting Career 153307_13 https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527446367 Zelenskyy was a very famous actor in Ukraine. His career started in high school where he participated in a comedy debate game show called KVN. He then made a comedy production company named Kvartal 95. He then starred in a sitcom he had written called "Servant of the People". His character is a teacher who goes viral after a student records him going on a rant about Ukraine's corrupted government, which causes him to join Servant of the People and become President of Ukraine. ]]> 2023-03-22 16:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527446367 Becoming President 153307_13 https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527494546 On December 31th 2018, Zelenskyy announced he was going to run for President, confirming the rumors that have been going around. He won the election by a landslide, receiving 73% of the vote. He was sworn into office on May 21st, 2019. 
He wanted no corruption in Ukraine, as the former President caused a lot of issues in Ukraine and corruption]]> 2023-03-22 16:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527494546 Awards and accomplishments 153307_13 https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527500430 Was Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2022. 
Wrote a book of all the speeches he spoken between 2018-2022
Recognized by multiple countries for his courageousness and great speaking skills.

]]> 2023-03-22 16:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527500430 Why President Zelenskyy's story should be learned 153307_13 https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527505229 Zelenskyy had no political background, only a passion for wanting to make Ukraine a better country, and beat the odds and became President. He stayed in Ukraine despite him being Putin's number 1 target. “When the United States offered to evacuate Zelenskyy at the start of the invasion, he responded, “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.” As of June of 2022, despite the dangers, Zelenskyy has remained in Ukraine, often giving impassioned speeches to solicit help from the global community” (Gale). Zelesnkyy rather be at home and fight for his people. His empowering speeches not only gives hope to Ukrainians, but to everyone around the world, that it's possible for a country without corruption and that no matter the odds, it's always possible]]> 2023-03-22 16:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527505229 Russian invasion of Ukraine 153307_13 https://padlet.com/153307_13/wmwxj1hhxlwi4ubo/wish/2527508371 Russia invaded Ukraine in Feburary 24th 2022
Zelenskyy decided to stay in Ukraine
Gave motivational speeches to the people to give them hope during this time of unrest

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Stephens, Bret. "Why We Admire Zelensky." New York Times, 20 Apr. 2022, p. A22(L). Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A700943996/BIC?u=s0894&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=e6543cb8. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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