The comedian who became the president of Ukraine. How did Volodymyr Zelensky rule the 'narrative'?

Zelensky's troupe was called "Kvartal 95" and was based in the Ukrainian city of Kryvy Lykha, but at the time it performed in Russian (which was normal for the time). was). He captained the team under the nickname "Vovan". After Kvartal 95 became popular on Russian television, Zelensky founded a production of the same name with his partners Sergey and Boris Sheffir. Their company has produced numerous programs and events for both markets, including a Ukrainian dance show in which Zelensky himself competed and won in 2006.

Around the same time, Zelensky began producing, co-writing, and occasionally starring in comedy shows in Russia for an American-educated film director named Marius Beisberg. 2009's Love in the City tells the story of three friends living in New York City who are cursed by a magical fairy that leaves them impotent until they find true love. Also starring pop star Philip Kirkorov).

Zelensky didn't neglect his comedy career when he turned to politics. His latest film, I, You, He, She, came out the same month he took office, which is arguably historic. Amazingly, in some of the Russian films he's been involved with so far, Zelensky has worked with people who would now wish him dead. Director and "Office Romance" co-stars Salik Andreashan and Marat Basharov openly support an invasion of Ukraine.

The 2015 sitcom Servant of the People, which made Zelensky a bona fide celebrity, is more spectacular than his other work. A heartfelt satire that captures Ukrainian politics well, it depicts the infiltration of ordinary people into the center of power. Interestingly, Zelensky was playing the role of the president in Russian. He dropped out of 'Kvartal 95' to run for election, but the party was named after 'Servant of the People'. The continuity from KVN to politics was very smooth.