Volodymyr Zelenskyy: An unusual rumour about the Ukrainian President has been confirmed

As Ukraine fights to keep Russian troops at bay, there has been a lot of praise for Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But did you know that the President had a very different life before becoming the President of Ukraine in 2019?

He used to be an actor

Yes, you read that correctly. The Ukrainian president used to be an actor, he even played the Ukrainian president in 2015 in the film Servant of the People. But he also played a major role for a beloved bear that comes to London.

If you haven’t guessed it by that description, Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced Paddington Bear for the Ukrainian version. The rumour was circulating on Twitter, with many people demanding to know if the rumour was true.

On one thread, they found the Ukrainian film poster and noticed on the top lefthand corner, there was a picture of Zelenskyy, confirming he was the voice behind the lovable bear.

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He was on Ukraine’s Strictly Come Dancing

If voicing a bear isn’t bizarre enough for a president, Zelenskyy also starred in Ukraine’s version of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2006. This information is currently circulating on Twitter, with people sharing videos of the president’s dance routines.

The incredible part is that not only did he participate in the show, but he also won it!