Volodymyr Zelensky

Heroic Leader of Ukraine

From the Series Gateway Biographies

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

Volodymyr Zelensky first gained the spotlight as an entertainer, not a politician. A comedian and actor, he starred in a Ukrainian television show about a teacher fed up with government corruption who unexpectedly becomes president of the country. Then Zelensky ran for president of Ukraine in real life and won, taking office in May 2019.

He seemed an unlikely hero, yet Zelensky revealed the depth of his strength and resolve when Russian forces invaded Ukraine in 2022. He remained in the country’s capital, even at enormous threat to his safety, delivering rousing speeches via video and devising a defense. Zelensky has become a symbol of great bravery around the world. Learn more about his life, his background, and his unwavering devotion to Ukraine.

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 5
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Biography, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2023
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2022-06-07
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF007070, JNF038060, JNF025130
Dewey 947.7086092 [B]
Dimensions 7 x 9
Lexile 830
ATOS Reading Level 6.0
Accelerated Reader® Points 1.0
Features Bibliography/further reading, Index, Reviewed, Source notes, Teaching Guides, and Timeline

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