What is Volodymyr Zelensky’s net worth? The president has an impressive fortune but isn’t one of the few Billionaires left in Ukraine.
When it comes to reaching billionaire status, Ukraine PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskymisses the mark — by a lot. In April 2022,Reutersconducted a fact check on Zelensky’s net worth after an internet meme surfaced suggesting he was a billionaire. That fact check revealed that Zelensky isn’t close to being abillionairebut “more than likely a millionaire.”
While that rumor had media outlets occupied for some time,Ukraine’s presidentis back in the news after deciding to make a surprise visit to the U.S. on Dec. 21, 2022. The visit is the first trip Zelensky has made since Russia started thewar against Ukraine. Here’s what we know about Zelensky’s visit to the U.S. and how his net worth compares to those holding similar titles.
How rich is Volodymyr Zelensky?
Zelensky’s background may not fit the description of what you’d expect for someone who’s now the president of Ukraine, but it’s still quite impressive. The Ukraine native was born in 1978 and graduated college in 2000 with a law degree. Rather than pursue acareer in law, Zelensky took a detour and became an actor and comedy contest producer, as per thepresident’s official website.
Between 1997 and 2003, Zelensky was best recognized for being an actor, performer, and scriptwriter. Within that timeframe, he reportedly co-founded KVARTAL 95 Studio (which he now reportedly holds a 25 percent stake in) with some friends and was tasked with serving as the producer of the stand-up comedy contest, KVARTAL 95.
By 2003, Zelensky had been promoted to executive producer of KVARTAL 95 and remained in that role until 2011. It appears Zelensky was destined for leadership as he went on to work as the chief effective at PJSC Inter TV Station between 2011 and 2012. He later returned to his KVARTAL 95 in 2013 and resumed his role as executive producer until sometime in 2019.
During that same year, he was elected president of Ukraine and was sworn into office on May 20, 2019.
What is Volodymyr Zelensky’s net worth? Today, Zelensky is estimated to be worth $25 million, much less than his rival,Vladimir Putin, who has an estimated net worth of$70 billion. Zelensky earns $11,200 per year, according toCelebrity Net Worth.
Forbes also pegs Zelensky’s fortune at $20 million, adding that, unlike his predecessor, he was never a billionaire. Additional reporting by Forbes US puts that number at less than $30 million.
Internet sleuths, or more likely Russian propagandists, have credited Zelensky with owning as many as five luxury yachts and three private jets, in addition to $60 million of shares in companies like Saudi Aramco, Meta, and Tesla.
Per Forbes, he shares a bank account that holds roughly $2 million in cash and government bonds with his wife Olena Zelenska. Their other assets, consisting of two cars and some jewelry, are worth no more than $1 million.
Profile Summary
Before Zelensky became the leader of Ukraine, he starred in many romantic comedy films includingLove in the Big City(and the sequel),Office Romance, andLove in Vegas.
- Profession: 6th President of Ukraine
- Net worth:$25 million
- Birthdate: Jan. 25, 1978
- Birthplace: Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
- Education: Earned a law degree from Kyiv National Economic University
- Spouse: Olena Zelenska
Who is Volodymyr Zelensky married to?
The 44-year-old politician is currently married to screenwriter Olena Kiyashko. The two met in school and married in 2003. They went on to have two kids, one of which followed in her father’s footsteps. In 2014, Zelensky’s daughter, Oleksandra, appeared in the film8 New Datesalongside her father.
Why did Volodymyr Zelensky visit the U.S. in December 2022?
On Dec. 21, 2022, Zelensky visited the U.S., which is the first trip he has taken outside Ukraine since the war with Russia broke out in February 2022. Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizonashared on CNN’SAC360that the visit was a “special mission” Zelensky was using to “draw a direct correlation between our support and the survival and support and future victory of Ukraine.”
During his visit,President Joe Bidenwas also expected to announce an additional $1.8 billion the U.S. would be giving to Ukraine for security assistance, as per CNN.
Why does Zelensky wear green?
Since the earliest days of the war, Volodymyr Zelensky, who was a TV star before being elected to the presidency, has made a point of dressing down. He doesn’t wear suits during public appearances, and he’s often seen in green crew necks and tees. While this may suggest to some that he isn’t focused at all on what he’s wearing, many understand the hidden significance beneath the president’s wardrobe choices.
Zelensky is wearing green to reflect the state of his country. His nation has been invaded, and both the trained military and regular citizens have taken up arms to defend it. In ashow of solidarity, Zelensky has chosen to dress like a soldier himself, wearing the kinds of garments you might find under tactical gear as if to suggest that he is appreciative and supportive of all those who have put their lives on the line.
“The T-shirt is a reminder of Mr. Zelensky’s origins as a regular guy; a connection between him and the citizen-soldiers fighting on the streets; a sign he shares their hardship,”New York Timescritic Vanessa Friedman wrote in March when the war in Ukraine was just a month old. Even on his visit to the US, Zelensky remained committed to the same aesthetic.
