Olena Zelenska
Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska is a Ukrainian screenwriter who is the current First Lady of Ukraine as the wife of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenska was named by Time as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2023.
Some of the key events about Olena Zelenska
- 2003Graduated with a degree in architecture from Kryvyi Rih National University
- 2009Joined the "Kvartal 95" studio as a screenwriter
- 2019Became the First Lady of Ukraine
- 2019Initiated a reform of the school nutrition system in Ukraine
- 2019Faced criticism for a controversial photoshoot in Vogue magazine
- 2020Launched an initiative to introduce Ukrainian-language audio guides in world museums
- 2020Spearheaded efforts to make Ukraine more accessible for people with disabilities
- 2020Hospitalized with COVID-19, raising concerns about government precautions
- 2021Organized the Kyiv Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen
- 2021Criticized for perceived lavish lifestyle during economic hardship
- 2022Addressed the U.S. Congress, advocating for support for Ukraine during the Russian invasion
- 2022Launched a program to provide psychological support to Ukrainians affected by war
- 2022Received backlash for attending fashion events during wartime
- 2022Faced security risks due to high-profile status during Russian invasion
- 2022Criticized for potentially endangering others by revealing locations during wartime visits
- 2022Experienced controversy over the cost of wartime diplomatic trips
- 2023Continued international advocacy for Ukraine's humanitarian needs during wartime
- 2023Faced scrutiny over the allocation of charitable funds raised for Ukraine
- 2023Criticized for perceived politicization of humanitarian efforts
- 2023Encountered opposition to her involvement in international diplomatic affairs
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