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Olena Zelenska
Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska is a Ukrainian screenwriter who has served as First Lady of Ukraine since 2019, as the wife of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenska was named by Time as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2023.
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entertainment · First Lady of Ukraine since 2019 · screenwriter · architect · film actor · also Olena Zelenska, Olena Kiyashko, Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska, Olena Kyiashko, Olena Volodymyrivna Kyiashko, Elena Vladimirovna Zelenskaya
Born 6 February 1978 · Q59321885
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2026· 14 entries
“We are liable to ignore depression or anxiety. We need to have a major advertising campaign to tell people that it’s not their fault if they need mental help .”
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“Half of our population are living apart from their families. Of course, the majority of us have never lived in these conditions before.”
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Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України: The First “Family Home” Opened in Boryspil: The Olena Zelenska Foundation Joined the Implementation of a New State Service — Official website of the President of Ukraine - Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України
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Межа. Новини України.: Olena Zelenska Highlights Free School Meals and Support for Teachers and Students
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Судово-юридична газета: Over 3 Million Schoolchildren Will Receive Free Meals from September 1 — Olena Zelenska - Судово-юридична газета
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Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України: Olena Zelenska Took Part in the Annual Education Conference “Serpneva-2026” - Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України
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Межа. Новини України.: Olena Zelenska Announces Resilience as Theme of Sixth Global Summit
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АНТИКОР: Media: Olena Zelenska may influence Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s personnel decisions • ANTIKOR portal
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Zamin.uz: Strong Influence: What Is Olena Zelenska's “Hidden Role” in Ukraine's Government?
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Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України: Three More Ukrainian-Language Audio Guides Were Launched Around the World – Olena Zelenska - Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Real BBC News video report says Olena Zelenska was seen wearing a stolen Lalique pendant.” No Such Report.
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Reported claimRated The BBC published no such report. In the original footage of Olena Zelenska's arrival at the Élysée Palace, she is wearing no pendant whatsoever — the jewelry was added to the image during post-production. · StopFake
StopFake rated the claim “Stolen Lalique Pendant Found on Olena Zelenska” The BBC published no such report. In the original footage of Olena Zelenska's arrival at the Élysée Palace, she is wearing no pendant whatsoever — the jewelry was added to the image during post-production..
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Reported claimRated The story is based on the testimony of an “anonymous source” and first appeared on an account that describes itself as a parody account. Zelenska has made numerous public appearances since the claims about her alleged “flight” first emerged. · StopFake
StopFake rated the claim “Olena Zelenska Fled The Country — With €66 Million In Cash, Jewelry, And Gold” The story is based on the testimony of an “anonymous source” and first appeared on an account that describes itself as a parody account. Zelenska has made numerous public appearances since the claims about her alleged “flight” first emerged..
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2025· 11 entries
Reported claimRated This photo is real. The first ladies met at the UN General Assembly in late September and discussed the protection of Ukrainian children · StopFake
StopFake rated the claim “Ukrainian Media Staged Olena Zelenska’s Meeting with Melania Trump” This photo is real. The first ladies met at the UN General Assembly in late September and discussed the protection of Ukrainian children.
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Yahoo: Olena Zelenska meets Melania Trump in US – photo
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Reported claimRated This is a planned disinformation campaign: there is no «stylist» who goes by that name, and the website that published the news is directly sponsored by the Kremlin. · StopFake
StopFake rated the claim “Olena Zelenska Spent Over a Million Euros on Designer Clothes, Says Her Stylist” This is a planned disinformation campaign: there is no «stylist» who goes by that name, and the website that published the news is directly sponsored by the Kremlin..
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Time: Olena Zelenska Writes Melania Trump Letter in First Ladies’ Backchannel
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Reported claimRated First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska made no such statement regarding the acceptance of 40 million Israeli refugees. The claim is entirely false and has been circulated as part of a disinformation campaign. In reality, Ukraine successfully coordinated the evacuation of 176 individuals from Israel to Moldova, including 133 Ukrainian citizens and nationals of Moldova, Latvia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, and the United States. · StopFake
StopFake rated the claim “Zelenska Claims Ukraine Is Ready to Accept 40 Million Refugees from Israel” First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska made no such statement regarding the acceptance of 40 million Israeli refugees. The claim is entirely false and has been circulated as part of a disinformation campaign. In reality, Ukraine successfully coordinated the evacuation of 176 individuals from Israel to Moldova, including 133 Ukrainian citizens and nationals of Moldova, Latvia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, and the United States..
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2025).
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The New York Times: Olena Zelenska
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Reported claimRated The story by the British tabloid The Sun on this topic is fabricated, and the comment by a royal expert in it is taken from an old video on a completely different topic. · StopFake
StopFake rated the claim “Olena Zelenska Bought Princess Diana's Dress for $2.9 Million” The story by the British tabloid The Sun on this topic is fabricated, and the comment by a royal expert in it is taken from an old video on a completely different topic..
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Authentic video from The Sun says Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle sold Princess Diana's iconic revenge dress to Ukraine's first lady Alina Zelenska for $2.9 million” Fake Video.
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Reported claimRated False. The BBC confirmed this is not a genuine report by the outlet, and we could find no credible reporting of these claims. · Full Fact
Full Fact rated the claim “A BBC News video reports the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska is trying to claim political asylum in a European country in order to escape an “aggravated relationship” with President Zelenskyy.” False. The BBC confirmed this is not a genuine report by the outlet, and we could find no credible reporting of these claims..
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Lead Stories rated the claim “BBC published a video report about Olena Zelenska's "failed escape attempt"” Counterfeit.
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2024· 4 entries
Reported claimRated The First Lady canceled only one of the events planned during her trip to Slovenia. She did not comment on the reasons for this decision. · StopFake
StopFake rated the claim “Olena Zelenska Canceled a Lecture at the Ljubljana University due to Student Protests” The First Lady canceled only one of the events planned during her trip to Slovenia. She did not comment on the reasons for this decision..
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Reported claimRated There is no evidence this is true. The car dealership it was supposedly purchased from has vehemently denied reports. · Full Fact
Full Fact rated the claim “The Ukrainian president’s wife, Olena Zelenska, has purchased a brand new Bugatti for $4 million.” There is no evidence this is true. The car dealership it was supposedly purchased from has vehemently denied reports..
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Yahoo: Interesting facts about Olena Zelenska on the fifth anniversary of presidential inauguration – photos
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Zelenska was falsely accused of having bought a $1 million Bugatti sports car, a claim widely disseminated on social media by Jackson Hinkle
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2023· 2 entries
Awarded Time 100 (2023).
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It was falsely claimed that Zelenska and her husband had purchased two luxury yachts worth roughly €70 million with American aid funds, a claim promoted by US government figures such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and JD Vanc
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2022· 3 entries
Forbes: Ukraine First Lady Olena Zelenska Asks Tech Community For Help In Surprise Web Summit Appearance
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New York Post: Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska shows faces of war dead, pleads with Congress for more aid
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Awarded BBC 100 Women (2022).
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2021· 1 entry
A large-scale reform of school meals took place
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2019· 1 entry
Career landmark: First Lady of Ukraine (2019).
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2000· 1 entry
Graduated from Kryvyi Rih Technical University, majoring in Urban and Construction Management, receiving a specialist diploma
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1978· 1 entry
Born 1978-02-06.
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