Volodymyr Zelensky, born January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, is the sixth president of Ukraine, elected in 2019 after a prominent career as a comedian, actor, and producer. He graduated with a law degree from Kyiv National Economic University but gained national fame through entertainment, notably starring in the television series *Servant of the People*, where he played a schoolteacher unexpectedly elected president. This role propelled his real-life political rise, with his campaign emphasizing anti-corruption and a fresh approach to politics[1][2][4]. Zelensky was sworn in as president on May 20, 2019. Early in his presidency, he dissolved the Ukrainian parliament to secure a legislative majority, which his political party, also named *Servant of the People*, achieved in snap elections that July—the first time a single party controlled the legislature in Ukraine’s post-Soviet history[2][4]. His tenure has been defined by significant challenges, including managing the COVID-19 pandemic and confronting Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022. Zelensky became an emblem of Ukrainian resilience, refusing evacuation offers and rallying both national morale and international support. His leadership style combines personal courage, effective communication, and efforts to unify Ukraine's political forces amid war. Internationally, he has secured substantial military and financial aid, earning recognition such as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year in 2022[1][3]. Before presidency, Zelensky led the entertainment company KVARTAL 95, producing films, TV shows, and comedy contests, and supported Ukrainian armed forces during earlier conflicts in Donbas. He is married to Olena Zelenska and has two children[4].