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Olena Zelenska

First Lady of Ukraine
Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska, née Kiyashko, was born on February 6, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. She obtained an architectural degree at Kryvyi Rih National University, but did not work in her specialty. Since its founding in 2003, she was a scriptwriter for Studio "Kvartal 95", where she worked on projects such as "Vechirniy Kvartal" and "Zhinochy Kvartal". Since May 20, 2019, Olena Zelenska has been the First Lady of Ukraine. In this capacity, she has focused on social initiatives, including school nutrition reform, creating an accessible environment, and cultural diplomacy, and has also been actively involved in humanitarian projects since the full-scale invasion.
2019
Became the First Lady of Ukraine after her husband's election as president
2019
Initiated the school nutrition reform in Ukraine
2019
Launched a project for Ukrainian-language audio guides in world museums
2020
Launched an initiative to create an accessible environment in Ukraine
2020
Included in the list of 100 most influential women in Ukraine according to Focus magazine
2021
Spoke at the summit of first ladies and gentlemen in Kyiv
2022
Addressed the US Congress with an appeal for aid to Ukraine
2022
Founded a charitable foundation to help war victims
2023
Received the "Distinguished Achievement Award" from the Atlantic Council
2023
Continues to work actively on humanitarian projects
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Healthy meals for every student: how the First Lady's reform has changed Odesa region

Odesa region continues to implement the school catering reform to provide children with healthy and balanced meals.

Society • October 22, 07:16 AM • 12197 views
To provide medical care for mine injuries: how Kyiv region plans to improve rehabilitation center

The First Lady of Ukraine and the Ministers of Health of Ukraine and Sweden visit a rehabilitation center in Kyiv. The Ukrainian version of a book by a Swedish rehabilitation specialist on recovery from spinal cord injuries was presented.

Kyiv region • October 15, 03:31 PM • 14630 views
New mental health center opened in Odesa region

Events were held in Odesa region as part of the “How are you?” program. An exhibition of children's drawings, a new mental health center, and a network of psychological support institutions were opened.

Society • October 10, 06:02 PM • 18951 views
How the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Program “Are You OK?” is being implemented in Kyiv region: Kravchenko tells the details

In the Kyiv region, the activities of the “How are you?” program have been implemented. Psychosocial assistance services, support for veterans and IDPs have been established, mental health centers are operating, and specialists are being trained.

Kyiv region • October 10, 04:17 PM • 19904 views
Caring for the emotional state of each person: problems of mental health restoration discussed in Kyiv region

The Brovary Veterans Hub hosted an event dedicated to World Mental Health Day. The participants discussed issues of psychological assistance to various categories of the population, especially veterans and their families.

Society • October 10, 03:00 PM • 16305 views
Eighth underground school to be built in Zaporizhzhia region

The construction of the eighth underground school will begin in the Mykhailivska community of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. By the end of the year, the main construction work on all eight schools is expected to be completed, with more than 6,000 children enrolled.

Society • October 7, 01:20 AM • 113233 views
Boyarka and Florence children's hospitals to sign cooperation agreement

The Boyarka Children's Hospital and the Meyer Hospital in Florence agreed to cooperate. The parties discussed internships for doctors, partnerships between universities, and the creation of a business platform.

Kyiv • October 5, 09:59 AM • 21525 views
Ukrainian-language audio guides are now available in museums in Belgium and Germany

Audio guides in Ukrainian have been launched in three museums in Belgium and the Barberini Museum in Germany. In total, 89 Ukrainian audio guides operate in 47 countries as part of the First Lady's initiative.

Culture • September 30, 03:22 PM • 14675 views
The Zelenskys met with Biden and his wife

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U. S. President Joe Biden at the White House. The meeting was also attended by the leaders' wives, Olena Zelenska and Jill Biden.

Politics • September 26, 04:04 PM • 18378 views
Ukraine to host regional summit of the School Feeding Coalition: what is known

Olena Zelenska took part in a meeting on the summit to be held on November 12-13 in Kyiv. The event will be a platform for sharing experiences and strengthening international cooperation in the field of school feeding.

Politics • August 14, 04:32 PM • 70109 views
russian propaganda network in Italy spreads fake news that Zelensky allegedly bought Sting winery

russian propaganda is spreading false information about Zelenskyy's alleged purchase of the Stinga winery in Italy for €75 million. This is part of a disinformation campaign to discredit Ukraine and its leadership.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 09:43 AM • 31134 views
The Ministry of Education will conduct a gender audit to create a barrier-free space

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine will conduct a gender audit as part of the National Strategy for Creating Barrier-Free Space. The project is being implemented with the support of UNFPA and NGO EdCamp Ukraine and includes surveys, interviews and document analysis.

Society • August 7, 12:53 AM • 25206 views
Second Ukrainian corvette Hetman Vyhovsky launched in Turkey

The launching ceremony of the second Ukrainian Ada-class corvette Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky (F-212) took place at RMK Marine shipyard in Istanbul. This is the second corvette built in Turkey for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 07:43 PM • 89297 views
Mobile rehabilitation module for veterans and civilians to be opened in Kyiv region

A barrier-free module for the rehabilitation of veterans and civilians affected by Russian aggression will be installed in Kyiv region.

Society • July 30, 07:46 AM • 19549 views
Zelenskyy meets with Matthew McConaughey and offers to support UNITED24

During his visit to the United States, President Zelenskyy met with Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey and offered to support the Ukrainian fundraising initiative UNITED24.

Politics • July 13, 08:43 AM • 99924 views
Olena Zelenska visits one of the largest hospitals in the United States to discuss assistance for the Ukrainian military

Olena Zelenska visited the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in the United States. The meeting focused on building a system of psychological assistance to the Ukrainian military.

Politics • July 10, 03:53 PM • 19516 views
The First Lady opened the exhibition "Treasures of Crimea. Return", which presents Scythian gold

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska opened the exhibition "Treasures of Crimea. The Return" exhibition in Kyiv, featuring a collection of Scythian gold that Ukraine fought with russia for almost a decade to get back from the Netherlands.

Politics • July 4, 02:11 PM • 27219 views
Fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen to discuss child safety: date set

The Fourth First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit in Kyiv on September 12 will focus on child safety in times of war, discussing the threats and challenges faced by children at home, in educational institutions and on the Internet, and presenting social research on key threats to children.

Society • June 18, 11:05 AM • 19665 views
Psychological self-help techniques have been added to the air alarm app

The air alarm app has added a set of special exercises and tips that will help you stabilize your emotional state during air alarms and explosions.

Society • June 11, 09:12 AM • 16653 views
"Ukrainian bookshelf" can already be found in 50 countries: Costa Rica has joined the project

Costa Rica has become the 50th country to join the project of the first lady of Ukraine "Ukrainian bookshelf". The National Library in San Jose will receive about 20 books by various Russian authors in Ukrainian, Spanish and English. This is the first Ukrainian bookshelf in Central America.

Society • June 10, 12:27 PM • 18817 views
Zelensky and the first lady took part in the official welcoming ceremony on the occasion of their visit to France

President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenskaya took part in an official welcoming ceremony during their visit to France, where the national anthems of Ukraine and France were played.

Politics • June 7, 07:55 AM • 28751 views
Anniversary of the Normandy landings: one of the veterans tried to kiss Zelensky's hand

President of Ukraine Zelensky received a warm welcome and gratitude from a Normandy veteran during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings for protecting Europe from Russian aggression.

Politics • June 6, 04:50 PM • 21675 views
Zelensky and the first lady arrived in France

President Zelensky and the first lady arrived in Normandy, France, to participate in important events and meetings aimed at strengthening Ukraine, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings and protecting European freedom.

Politics • June 6, 10:59 AM • 16233 views
Zelensky discussed with the Emir of Qatar the return of children forcibly taken out by Russia to Ukraine

President Zelensky met with the Emir of Qatar, thanked him for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, discussed preparations for a global peace summit dedicated to the release of captured Ukrainians, and agreed to continue cooperation on the return of children forcibly deported by Russia.

Politics • June 5, 06:08 PM • 57486 views
Ukraine is looking for more than 19 thousand Ukrainian children forcibly taken out by the Russian Federation-Zelenskaya

Ukraine is looking for more than 19 thousand Ukrainian children forcibly taken out by Russia. These are only those whose names were verified.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 02:30 PM • 17650 views
On the eve of the end of the school year, all schools in Ukraine conduct "sustainability lessons"

The Ministry of education and science has developed recommendations for conducting" resilience lessons " on mental health for students in grades 7-11 and students in professional educational institutions, designed to help them recognize emotions and master psychological self-help exercises.

Society • May 29, 02:25 PM • 17069 views
The official presentation of the exhibition of drawings by Ukrainian children took place in the Republic of Korea

With the support of the First Ladies of Ukraine and the Republic of Korea, an exhibition of more than 250 drawings by Ukrainian children was opened, featuring the works of four Ukrainian art projects in the Republic of Korea.

Culture • May 24, 12:47 AM • 25172 views
Zelensky and First Lady honor victims of repression in Bykivnia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the First Lady honored the victims of Soviet political repression at the Bykivnia Cemetery, drawing parallels with modern Russian totalitarianism.

Society • May 19, 10:44 AM • 72177 views
Opening of Lviv Airport will attract foreign tourists and investors - RMA Head

The reopening of the Lviv airport will make Lviv region attractive to foreign tourists and investors, but this will only happen when the skies over the region are closed.

Society • May 17, 02:35 PM • 18370 views
First Lady of Ukraine in Serbia took part in the Conference on Mental Health

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska opened a conference on mental health in Belgrade, Serbia, where she spoke about Ukraine's mental health program and the impact of Russian aggression on the mental health of Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 11:06 PM • 28587 views