No.in the photos you post on Instagram, Olena Zelenska looks like a “normal” wife and mother of 44 years: photo with her husband, in the kitchen, or with the Christmas tree behind her. You perceive that you have an “important” job just because often she is seen speaking into the microphone in front of an audience.
Because, especially today, in the life of Olena of ordinary and normal there is just nothing left: she is in fact the wife of Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian president and resistance leader in his country, violently attacked by the Russian army under Putin’s orders.
The first lady with her husband. (Instagram)
The daily life of this woman, like that of her husband and of all their people, was completely turned upside down a week ago – today is precisely the seventh day of the war – but the presidential couple has decided to don’t run away abroad.
Even if they could have, thanks to the protection and a “pass” offered by the Americans.
Olena Zelenska and her husband, in different and secret locations
The two are, in different and secret locationsremained in Ukraine, where they continue to communicate with the rest of the world via social networks and short video links.
And, from their bunkers, they unite and encourage the population to do so rebel against the oppressing army. As Zelensky said today, they managed to meet three days agoin the middle of the war, in great secrecy, only to separate again.
Communications via Instagram
Olena Zelenska communicates mainly via social media: on Instagram has ben 2 million followers. And right here he wrote, at the beginning of the war, a post in which he tells who is what he intends to do.
“I am Olena Zelensky, I am the wife of Ukrainian President Volodmymr Zelensky. We got married in 2003. Our daughter was born in 2004 and our son in 2013. I am a writer and an architect. And I’m also under the Mr. Putin’s death threatHe wrote recently. Aware of being the target number 2 in the sights of the Russian president.
Olena Zelenska. (Instagram)
And, just like her husband, too the first lady encourages the people to stay and fight for freedom. “You I will not panic or burst into tears. I will be calm and confident. My children look at me and I will stay close to them and next to my husband. But also next to you. I love you and I love Ukraine“.
In yet another, it shows itself proud of her people, which is responding to the Russian attack. ‘My dear Ukrainians! I look at you all. On TV, on the street, on the Internet. I see your posts and videos. And you know what? You’re amazing! I am proud to live with you in the same country! “
She studied architecture, but she is a screenwriter
Born in 1978 in Kryvyi Rih, studied architecture at the university of the city, but then she preferred to become a screenwriter. Before leaving the university she met her husbandwith whom he co-founded the production company Kvartal Studio 95 and has written several shows and films that aired in the country.
In many, the protagonist was the Ukrainian presidentwho for several years has dedicated himself to a career in the world of entertainment.
Olena Zelenska and her husband. (Instagram)
Olena he was the mastermind behind the sketches, he was the actor who brought them to the stage on stage. “I prefer to be behind the scenes», Had confirmed a Vogue Ukraina in 2019. «My husband is always on the front line, while I feel more comfortable in the shadows. I don’t like telling jokes. It is not in my character. But at the right time I know when to intervenein particular to draw public attention to important social issues“.
It is no coincidence that in 2019 the magazine Focus placed it in 30th place in the list of the most influential women of Ukrainealso thanks to his commitment to several Unicef causes and cultural programs for your country.
And, today, also for the resistance he puts in place every day, just like his compatriots of whom it is so proud.
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