The Zelensky Story
Season 1 Episode 1 of 3
Delving into the story of Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian who played the president, then became the real President of Ukraine. Opening with the collapse of the Soviet Union, the programme looks at how the Maidan Revolution sparked a political awakening in Zelensky, as well as his role as the Ukrainian president in the hit TV show Servant of the People and his decision to run in real life
The Zelensky Story airs on RTE2 at 11:00 PM, Wednesday 18 June. (Subtitles, repeat.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Michael Waldman
Director
Louis Lee-Ray
Director
Jecca Powell
Producer