By Samarth Chitta
A long time ago, in the year 2022, a deadly disease that unexpectedly struck the world was slowly starting to disappear. People were just getting back to work, going to schools and travelling. But in one beautiful country, filled with many lakes, fields, bustling cities and peaceful countryside, a new problem was starting to arise. This country was Ukraine, one of the largest countries in Europe.
Life was always peaceful in Ukraine. Everybody used to go about their daily life like anyone else. People used to work on weekdays and have fun on weekends. They would visit malls, watch movies and play in the parks.
But, on the fateful day of 24th February, the lives of almost 50 million people living in that country changed. In the middle of the night, the security forces of its neighbouring country started conquering Ukraine, kilometer by kilometer. Bombs were going off; adults and children were rushing to shelters and taking cover. There was panic and distress and everyone was looking up to their leader for a solution. That leader was Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy was born on January 25th, 1978, in a small village in Ukraine. He was a smart boy and spoke 3 languages fluently. When he was only 4 years old, he moved to another country with his parents. Once he got back, he started going to school. He was always a good student and loved theatre. In college, he studied law, but his interest was in comedy. Every day or every weekend he used to perform at different venues and very soon he became extremely popular. He also started uploading his videos on the internet. To be an actor, you have to be fearless and Zelensky was always brave
He became so popular that he also started working in television and movies. He played many roles but in one of his television programs, he played the role that inspired him to think big. It was the role of a history teacher called Goloborodko who became the President of the country. Zelensky always wanted to help people. And he decided that the best way to help people is to work for them.
Zelensky was always fearless, so he thought of the best way to do this. And the answer was clear- to be the President of the country. He made small videos and uploaded them on the internet so more people could listen to his ideas. After 2 years, he was finally elected as the President. He gave his final speech in an Olympic auditorium. Isn’t that wonderful? But his courage did not end there.
Do you remember the attack on Ukraine? Many people were dying, children had lost their parents and many families had lost their homes. All the world leaders from France to Germany to the USA were giving him different suggestions and had also asked him to leave the country. But Zelensky was fearless.
He went to military bunkers, hospitals, borders and supported his people. He went onto television and the internet and gave many inspiring speeches. He walked side by side with his soldiers, lived in their bunkers and ate what they ate. He went to hospitals and supported all the patients there and made sure to spread positivity to everyone in the country. His words encouraged multiple people to push through and help their fellow citizens, to always remain calm no matter what.
President Zelensky not only gave motivational talks to everyone but he also asked for help from other countries that were supporting him. His courage inspired everyone around the world. From Australia to India to Chile to Canada, people were listening to his speeches and started appreciating his leadership. He became a role model. Without him, Ukraine would not be able to sustain such problems and chaos.
This is the story of Volodymyr Zelenskyy- a fearless boy who grew up to be a fearless leader. And that is why kids, we need to be brave, courageous and most of all care for others, not just ourselves. And if you are fearless, you can achieve anything in the world. Good night.
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