How much is Volodymyr Zelenskyy worth?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently captured the hearts of the Western world when he rejected a US offer to help him evacuate from the capital Kiev following Russia’s recent invasion of his country. “I need ammo, not a ride,” he famously said.

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As the war rages on in Ukraine, numerous rumors are circulating online about Zelensky’s wealth, including assets such as houses and vehicles. Estimates range from $1.5 million, to half a billion dollars, to a staggering $1.5 billion. Some news sources speculate that tweets that reported the former comedian’s net worth at $1.5 billion were attempts to undermine support for Zelensky and Ukraine.

How much is Zelenskyy really worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Zelensky is worth about $1.5 million – not $1.5 billion. The website says the president’s 2018 financial disclosure listed total assets at 37 million hryvnias, the Ukrainian currency. This gave him a net worth of $1.5 million at the time, although the amount fluctuates due to exchange rates.

Zelensky made most of his money as a Ukrainian entertainer, appearing in Russian-language films such as “Love in the Big City,” “Office Romance” and “8 First Dates.” The trilingual president, who is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian and English, also dubbed the Ukrainian voice actors for “Paddington” and “Paddington 2.”

From 2015 to 2019, he starred in the political satire comedy series Servant of the People. The strangely prophetic show, which aired for 51 episodes, chronicled the adventures of a high school teacher who became the president of Ukraine. In 2019, Zelensky ran for office and was elected president.

Although this was Zelensky’s first foray into politics, he has the education to underpin his recent career change. According to ClutchPoints, he graduated from the Kryvyi Rih Economic Institute with a law degree but never practiced law.

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Zelensky’s current role as Ukrainian president only earns him 28,000 hryvnias annually, or just $930 per month, per Celebrity Net Worth – which equates to an annual salary of around $11,200 per year.

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